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McNugget Used As Bait Catches Record Setting Bass

Bait shop? Heck no. We’re picking our bait up at the corner McDonald’s. Why? A couple had no luck while fishing, so they tried using a McNugget for bait. Matthew…

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Bait shop? Heck no. We're picking our bait up at the corner McDonald's. Why?

A couple had no luck while fishing, so they tried using a McNugget for bait.

Matthew McNellis then hooked a 24 1/2 inch, 11 pound bass, a record for the Texas lake from which it was pulled.

They tossed the record-setter back into the lake and will try another fast-food restaurant next time.