Apparent 22.5-pound largemouth bass caught by an angler at Lake Biwa, Japan, on Thursday, July 2.

[thecisco]

I agree that the photo is suspect still a huge fish. all the photos I have seen seem to have the fish eye lens effect which is something I have used for years along with holding it out to make a good fish look great. add in that he is tied into the fishing industry and we may have a close call that is used more for its promotional effects.
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