Question: What legendary 1932 catch set both a world and Georgia state fishing record?
Answer: George Perry landed “the world’s most famous fish”: a largemouth bass weighing 22 pounds, 4 ounces at a lake in Telfair County, still a state record (and tied for the world record) for the species. The 20-year-old’s catch is credited with helping spawn interest in sport fishing. You can see a list of the state’s fishing records here.