Legendary Dixon Lake bass goes belly-up

The Escondido, California largemouth bass that made angler Mac Weakley an overnight fishing celebrity two years ago is no longer. The legendary Dixon Lake bass, identified by its telltale spot, was found dead Friday. At the time of its demise, the fish weighed 19 pounds, a far cry from the 25 pounds, one ounce when caught and released by Weakley in the spring of 2006. An angler discovered the fish--which apparently died after spawning--floating in the weeds and gave it to a boat dock attendant. In the San Diego Union Tribune, and AP.