February 04, 2026
By In-Fisherman Staff
In this eye-opening interview, In-Fisherman editor-in-chief Cory Schmidt sits down with Steve Quinn, a longtime writer and editor at In-Fisherman and a leading researcher on giant largemouth bass, to unpack his latest article claiming the window is closing on a potential new all-tackle world record (currently tied at 22 pounds, 4 ounces by George Perry in 1932 and Manabu Kurita in Japan in 2009).
Plus, Steve's personal passion for these fish, why fewer anglers chase trophies full-time these days, and the most realistic spots right now for a legit shot at a double-digit or teener bass, including whether Florida's remote waters are still worth the adventure.
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