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

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

From On The Water by On The Water

March 19, 2026 · 1h 6m

About this episode

Mark Burgess discusses the story behind the 15-pound largemouth bass record in Massachusetts and the implications for future records.

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. 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. Check out Mark's YouTube Channel at Big East Bass Fishing . Follow Big East Bass Fishing on Facebook . This episode is presented by Raymarine: Earn Your Strikes And supported by: Quantum: Check out the new and improved Cabo! Z-Man Fishing Lures Everglades Boats Lambros Insurance

People in this episode

Hosts: Jimmy, Cheech

Guest: Mark Burgess

Topics covered

  • bass fishing
  • state records
  • professional anglers
  • Massachusetts
  • ice fishing
  • fishing history

Keywords

  • largemouth bass
  • fishing record
  • Massachusetts
  • Mark Burgess
  • Big East Bass Fishing
  • ice fishing
  • bass angler

Sponsors

Raymarine, Quantum

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Big East Bass Fishing, Z-Man Fishing Lures, Everglades Boats, Lambros Insurance

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