A world record is the best performance in a certain discipline, usually a sports event. In the United States the form world's record was formerly more common.
In a number of sports, such as athletics or swimming world records are set in a number of events that is regularly competed in over the world. The governing body of the sport is charged with recognising the world records. In order for a record to be recognised, the event has to be held according to specific rules, and the athlete(s) in question usually have to be subject to a doping test.
The breaking of an existing world record is often a big achievement in an athlete's career, and many athletes are still known because they set a new world record, even if it was their only major achievement.
Not all events have world records, as the achievements in some events are too dependent on the layout of the course or venue, which are not bounded by rules. Other events still keep records, but they are not regarded as significantly - for instance, marathon world records are regarded as far less important than on-track athletic events.
Outside sports, world records can also be set in virtually anything that is measurable, but verifying these records is often difficult. The Guinness Book of Records collects and tries to verify all kind of world records, from the fastest animal to the largest cheese ever produced.
Florida's record bass is 17.27 pounds, but others often cite an uncertified fish of 20.125 pounds (a fisheries biologist did not physically see the fish to certify it).
Leaha Trew supposely caught a new worldrecord largemouth in California.
The next worldrecord bass in my opinion, is going to be from the lakes of San Diego water system.
Lake record is 17#, On a pond that size it's very easy to know where the spawning beds are located, not to mention that the water is crystal clear so you can see the fish.
Anyone who claims they caught the WorldRecord bass, by swinging on a bedding bass 5 times and eventually foul hooking it is doing a great injustice to anyone who has the dream of catching the "big one" IMO.
Forget the record and all the technicalities, I think these guys should be commended for their sportsmanship.
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