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Story behind the story

By Ed Harp
Special to BASS INSIDER

Monday, September 26, 2005

Have you ever wondered how Bassmaster's senior writers and editors go about getting a story? It's not as easy as you might think. It involves lots of hard work coupled with journalistic integrity. That's especially true when the story involves a catch 50 years old; one like the 11 pound, 15 ounce monster smallmouth caught in Dale Hollow on July 9, 1955. This fish has been the subject of controversy since allegations surfaced that a dock worker "salted" the fish, causing it to be decertified as ...

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