View Full Version : HABS NEEDLE = 52.5 lbs


Tattoo
10-09-2002, 05:24 AM
on a HABS BLACK AND PURPLE NEEDLE:D :happy:

yeah, they work!


IRON MIKE STRIKES AGAIN!

Bliz
10-09-2002, 05:52 AM
Wow!...

I'd sure like me one of them cows!!!

chris L
10-09-2002, 07:04 AM
Nice going Iron Mike ! Nice job to you too John !!

TheSpecialist
10-09-2002, 07:44 AM
Nice fish.

jeffsod
10-09-2002, 07:46 AM
Nice fish


Yeah, Nice Fish!!

Fishpart
10-09-2002, 07:50 AM
NICE

MountainBreeze
10-09-2002, 07:58 AM
WOO HOO!

Way to go!
:cheers:

Bliz
10-09-2002, 08:02 AM
Could anyone imagine a 150lb er'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!????????????????

dramakaze
10-09-2002, 08:15 AM
Very nice fish Iron Mike!! Hope to get a biggin' soon.

Keep on fishing.

Krispy
10-09-2002, 08:34 AM
WOW, nice fish Iron Mike!!

Mr. Sandman
10-09-2002, 08:35 AM
Thats what I'm takin about.

N I C E !


busted hump last night for 4 measily 28"ers and a 6 lb blue. ugh.
Its nice to see someone catching 50's anyway.

TheSpecialist
10-09-2002, 08:39 AM
Jeesh Jeff probably no sense in me posting the pic of my corker now....
But here it is anyway

Got Stripers
10-09-2002, 08:49 AM
Both nice fish:), but since Bill caught his on my 13 inch Mega Jerk, I like his better...lol. I sure would like to see a 50 again, crap with my big fish draught, I'd be happy with a 40. Caught a few this morning tagging around with the jigmister (Slip) and JP, but nothing to write home about.

Bliz
10-09-2002, 08:59 AM
Got Stripers,
Got any pic's of the megajerks?...

Bliz
10-09-2002, 09:00 AM
And yes...

NICE BASS SPECIALIST!!!

I wouldn't be ashamed of that even next to a 50+lb'er!!!

Big Vern
10-09-2002, 09:08 AM
Those are two sweet fish. Congrats.

Got Stripers
10-09-2002, 09:13 AM
Originally posted by Don Blizard
Got Stripers,
Got any pic's of the megajerks?...

You just reminded me I really need to update my website, since the only good picture of the Mega Jerk is on the color chart pagehttp://www.ledgerunnerbaits.com/redshad.jpg. The 9 inch Big Jerk is in the background, with the 13" in the foreground. Tight lines.

jeffsod
10-09-2002, 09:15 AM
Jeesh Jeff probably no sense in me posting the pic of my corker now

Definetely nothing to be ashamed of there Specialist!!

Just more proof that we should all be out there fishing instead of making excuses why we can't go.

The Iceman 6
10-09-2002, 09:15 AM
October is finallyhere...:happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: Nice Fish Gentlemen!!!! Congrats -

ICE

Bliz
10-09-2002, 09:16 AM
What do you get for these if you don't mind my asking?...

I'm definitely sold on plastics!!!!!:D

jeffsod
10-09-2002, 09:30 AM
What do you get for these if you don't mind my asking?.

Check out his website at www.ledgerunnerbaits.com

Slipknot
10-09-2002, 10:09 AM
Congratulations IronMike! That's a nice cow. I know Habs' black and purple needles work well, I love mine:) and with the new moon they are killer.

Specialist, your 36 lb bass jigging the ditch this AM at 2:30 is no small acomplishment. We are all very happy for you, nice job :)

TheSpecialist
10-09-2002, 10:25 AM
Bob please call Ron at the Sportsman's den in Quincy, 617 770-3884. Tell him you are Bills buddy with the plastics. I showed him he likes and wants to talk.

JohnR
10-09-2002, 10:43 AM
Nice Job Mike!!! That's worth a paddling' & trip to the doghouse (O'Briens) :cheers:

JHABS
10-09-2002, 10:46 AM
CONGRATS TO MIKE , For all you who don't know the IRON MAN he is the real deal in the SURF, With 63 lb, few 50 's and a number of 40's and 30's under his belt. He also took a 42.5 on the HABS NEEDLE and a 30 on the HABS and TATTOO DANNY. Congrats again MIKE, You know where to pick up your plugs tonight.;)

JHABS
10-09-2002, 10:50 AM
SPECIALIST, NICE FISH.

TheSpecialist
10-09-2002, 10:54 AM
Thanks John.
IronMike those are impressive numbers.

Tattoo
10-09-2002, 11:10 AM
Iron Mike : Alcohol Connesuir / Die Hard Surfcaster / One hell of a nice guy!

63lbs from shore on Cuttyhunk (His biggest) - Years ago
55lbs from last year (Danny)
52lbs this year (Black and Purple HABS NEEDLE)
42lbs this year (1 foot HABS NEEDLE) The day after the 33lber.
33lbs this year (Yellow HABS / TATTOO Danny)

Yeah there's some missing in the list, but you get the idea.

He is currently searching for the 100lber......some of us beleive he will find it too!:eek:

LuaP73
10-09-2002, 11:40 AM
:eek: All I have to say is Holy S*** !!!!!!! Now those are some nice fish!!!!!! :confused: How do I get me one of those badboys/badgirls ????? :confused: Congratulations guys!!!! Way to go....

STEVE IN MASS
10-09-2002, 12:27 PM
Yeah....Hab's Purple and Black Needlefish....the plug I drool over, but, to date, can't get........

Nice fishies fella's....:)

tlapinski
10-09-2002, 12:54 PM
Originally posted by STEVE IN MASS
Yeah....Hab's Purple and Black Needlefish....the plug I drool over, but, to date, can't get........

i was just in a shop on the cape this past weekend that had a few on the shelf.....

Saltheart
10-09-2002, 12:56 PM
Nice fish Iron Mike!! :)

SeaWolf
10-09-2002, 01:59 PM
congrats mike. i just wish that fish was relased back into the surf. at least it was caught on a quality lure.

tlapinski
10-09-2002, 03:19 PM
SeaWolf - 99 posts! better make # 100 special!

milo
10-09-2002, 03:27 PM
Nice fish guys..I gotta get me one of them;)

milo
10-09-2002, 03:29 PM
double post, that means I gota get two of those then

striperjerk1
10-09-2002, 03:36 PM
nice fish Iron Mike , " tis the season":)

Clammer
10-09-2002, 05:38 PM
Nice fish Iron Mike ==enjoy

Goose
10-09-2002, 05:59 PM
Holy cow!!! AWSOME fish Mike.

Joe
10-09-2002, 07:13 PM
Pass on my congratulations to Iron Mike.
Specialist I don't know you, but congrats to you also.
Joe
:eek: :eek: :eek:

TheSpecialist
10-09-2002, 07:45 PM
Thanks Joe, and everyone else. :)

bloocrab
10-10-2002, 08:50 AM
Originally posted by SeaWolf
...at least it was caught on a quality lure.


...ummmmmmmm


...and what difference does that make???


GOT SCUP?

SeaWolf
10-10-2002, 01:54 PM
bloo - it was nice to see that fish caught on a quality lure made by a local guy. you go ahead and fish a mambo and let me know if you'd even get that fish in. i'm surprised that fish even fell for a lure. doesn't happen too much.

bloocrab
10-10-2002, 10:44 PM
Originally posted by SeaWolf
- it was nice to see that fish caught on a quality lure made by a local guy...


AMEN!

...that one sentence says it all...;)

Tattoo
10-11-2002, 05:27 AM
Seawolf


I didnt know you could do the Mambo.


How about the Waltz, or the Hokey Pokey?

tlapinski
10-11-2002, 12:10 PM
Originally posted by Tattoo
How about the Waltz, or the Hokey Pokey?
i don't know about those, but i hear he does a mean chicken dance! :happy:

Tattoo
10-11-2002, 12:41 PM
...with or without the pony tail? :laughs: :laughs: :laughs:

tlapinski
10-11-2002, 01:13 PM
i heard that he is growing that out to use in place of bucktail!

JHABS
10-14-2002, 06:57 AM
Just found out the IRON MAN MIKE, was fishing in NEWPORT friday night with a few friends when they were hit by a big wave, they got bang up pretty good , one with a cracked knee cap , cuts and bruises lost plug bag and a broken rod torn waders. THEY ARE LUCKY TO BE ALIVE. BE careful out there.. I will find out how the iron man is today.

MarkL
10-14-2002, 08:25 AM
Wow, glad to hear everyone came out of the wash. There is nothing soft about the Newport coastline. I'd count them lucky with just cuts/bruises and lost tackle. Were they in the process of landing a fish or was it just a huge rogue wave.:eek: Korkers don't help when that happens.

JohnR
10-14-2002, 08:31 AM
John - tell them we hope they get better soon....

It sucks when a wave really kicks the living bleep out of you... It would really suck to have it sweep you away or put you under.

chris L
10-14-2002, 09:04 AM
Im glad Mike and friends are OK . Its a good thing they came out of it with all their lives .

redcrbbr
10-14-2002, 09:44 AM
glad to hear they all made it back to the beach. hope the injured recover quickly.

TheSpecialist
10-14-2002, 09:56 AM
John glad to hear they are alright. Those are some scary looking rocks down that way.

Slipknot
10-14-2002, 12:01 PM
Yes, good thing they made it out of there with their lives. That's a close one. I hope they aren't too broken up and recover well.

bloocrab
10-14-2002, 05:21 PM
...you mean to tell me Iron Mike couldn't KUSS his way out of it???...;)


...1 - 2 - 3 ...count your blessings!!

I think I take things for granted sometimes.. while out on the surf. Because I don't always hear of fishing "accidents", whether fatal or not, too often...I think as long as I'm on solid ground (rock)...I got nothing to worry about. SO NOT TRUE! !!! Rhody Rocks ...in more than one way :) /:(

Its just like a car or plane accident. When you hear about it, it stays fresh in your mind...and because they DO happen often, (car accidents anyways)...you tend to think about being careful while out on the road...but with fishing accidents, because I don't hear of many...3-4 days later, I forget....:smash:

The Newport area has one of the most treacherous coastlines that I've (personally) ever fished. I'm sure there's worse...I just haven't fished them yet ;). My problem is, when I'm in the zone...I don't think about any other variables other than luring the fish to strike...:rolleyes: MY BAD...


...Get Well Soon - fellas....

Tattoo
10-18-2002, 06:15 AM
Talked to one of the guys that was out there (Chris) and also saw The Iron Man yesterday at The Edge (saltwater).

Dave (Chris' brother), the worst off was just put in a cast from his crotch to his ankle. Broken knee cap and he is laid up for quite some time. His new Arra 1205 snapped like a toothpick and ripped some guides off it. His brand new VanStall Sivler 250 is destoyed. At the moment it is unusable and they are sending it back to VS in hopes of repair. Total gear damage $700 dollar custom rod, $600 dollar reel, both down the crapper!

Iron Mike had some cuts on his hands and forearms. He has the biggest bruise I think I have ever seen. It starts from right above his left knee and goes up to his waist. It's not black and blue, its BLACK and NASTY! He's limping around, but he says he is still fishing. Although I can tell he's not 100% yet. I had to walk across the street for him to get him his medication / blood thinners to prevent blood clots. NOTHING LIKE A 12 PACK OF BUD! :smash:

Fish_Eye
10-18-2002, 10:20 AM
IronMan

WOW & WOW!

WOW -- Great fish and congratulations!

WOW -- Congratulations you survived!

Sounds like we need an Alliance meeting and some blooberry nectar to help heal the wounds.

Mike

Chef73li
11-07-2002, 07:25 AM
Next time you go dont forget to call me :af: :af: