<p>In February 1975, Walter Bolonis caught a 15-pound largemouth bass through the ice in Southeastern Massachusetts, setting a seemingly unbreakable state record. Yet, many questions surround this catch, questions that professional bass fisherman and podcaster Mark Burgess of Big East Bass Fishing has been trying to answer. </p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, Jimmy and Cheech sit down with Mark and discuss what it's like being a pro bass angler from Massachusetts, the story behind that 15-pound bass, and whether or not it could ever be broken legitimately. </p><p><br /></p><p>Check out Mark's YouTube Channel at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@markburgessfishing" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Big East Bass Fishing</a>.</p><p>Follow <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bigeastbassfishing/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Big East Bass Fishing on Facebook</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p>This episode is presented by Raymarine: Earn Your Strikes</p><p><br /></p><p>And supported by:</p><p>Quantum: Check out the new and improved Cabo!</p><p>Z-Man Fishing Lures</p><p>Everglades Boats</p><p>Lambros Insurance</p><p><br /></p>

On The Water

On The Water

76. The Truth About the MA Largemouth Record with Mark Burgess

MAR 19, 202665 MIN
On The Water

76. The Truth About the MA Largemouth Record with Mark Burgess

MAR 19, 202665 MIN

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<p>In February 1975, Walter Bolonis caught a 15-pound largemouth bass through the ice in Southeastern Massachusetts, setting a seemingly unbreakable state record. Yet, many questions surround this catch, questions that professional bass fisherman and podcaster Mark Burgess of Big East Bass Fishing has been trying to answer. </p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, Jimmy and Cheech sit down with Mark and discuss what it's like being a pro bass angler from Massachusetts, the story behind that 15-pound bass, and whether or not it could ever be broken legitimately. </p><p><br /></p><p>Check out Mark's YouTube Channel at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@markburgessfishing" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Big East Bass Fishing</a>.</p><p>Follow <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bigeastbassfishing/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Big East Bass Fishing on Facebook</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p>This episode is presented by Raymarine: Earn Your Strikes</p><p><br /></p><p>And supported by:</p><p>Quantum: Check out the new and improved Cabo!</p><p>Z-Man Fishing Lures</p><p>Everglades Boats</p><p>Lambros Insurance</p><p><br /></p>