Tall Tales | Ep. 1: Willie Did It This is the story of Willie Pipkin, the Austin musician who shattered the Lady Bird Lake largemouth bass record with a massive 14.05-pound catch. Breaking a decade-long streak. A tale of patience, passion, and a little bit of luck. The Dao of Willie. Directed by @logan.crable Shot & edited by @derek_kocich Special thanks to @texassharelunker and @texasparkswildlife @tim_takespics @continentalclubatx And of course to the legend himself - @williepipkin