http://www.beloblog.com/ProJo_Blogs/HotBytes/archives/2008/06/the_trophy.html

wow, what a fish! congrats to that guy

that was from a boat, right?

Look at the mouth on that beast.

Great fish.

God I love eeeeeels.

good fish, but it had to have been from a boat - if it was it's just not the same..............

Yes it was from a boat and he was a commercial fisherman. Was it as good as from land no but is it an accomplishment. YES YES in my opinion it is a major accomplishment.

D3

I just keep getting a blank white screen when I click on the link above. Anyone else?

Sorry-- but dropping live Eels from a boat off the South side of the Porkchop at night...

is about the closest thing to "shooting fish in a barrel" as exists in the Striper Universe! :nailem: --

ALONG with wire- line trolling of Umbrella rigs, Pogy Yo- yo-ing... and wire- line big Spoon trolling... :yak5:


That might explain why the guy seemed hardly excited by the catch until the weigh- in! :sleeps:


Now... pitching Wood from the beaches there for that same fish/ goal: THAT'S "high art," relatively speaking!

Sorry-- but dropping live Eels from a boat off the South side of the Porkchop at night...

is about the closest thing to "shooting fish in a barrel" as exists in the Striper Universe! :nailem: --

ALONG with wire- line trolling of Umbrella rigs, Pogy Yo- yo-ing... and wire- line big Spoon trolling... :yak5:


That might explain why the guy seemed hardly excited by the catch until the weigh- in! :sleeps:


Now... pitching Wood from the beaches there for that same fish/ goal: THAT'S "high art," relatively speaking!


Maybe so... but all of the above is extremely fun.

queue 100 boats south of block tonight.

and not the newport-bermuda fleet

The link finally came through. Hell I'll take a 60# that knocks himself out swimming into my legs. Nice Catch for him!

impressive specimen

LeCounts1099 Sorry-- but dropping live Eels from a boat off the South side of the Porkchop at night...

is about the closest thing to "shooting fish in a barrel" as exists in the Striper Universe! --

ALONG with wire- line trolling of Umbrella rigs, Pogy Yo- yo-ing... and wire- line big Spoon trolling...


That might explain why the guy seemed hardly excited by the catch until the weigh- in!




Now there is a quote from someone that has no idea!!

Great fish, better then a fish of a life time for most surf or boat!!

Congrats!!

Now there is a quote from someone that has no idea!!

Great fish, better then a fish of a life time for most surf or boat!!

Congrats!!

I couldn't agree more, well put!!

Congrats to the angler:claps: if I'm not mistaken that's the first 60 lb pin OTW has handed out in the striper cup.

Nice work.:cool:

Sorry-- but dropping live Eels from a boat off the South side of the Porkchop at night...

is about the closest thing to "shooting fish in a barrel" as exists in the Striper Universe! :nailem: --

ALONG with wire- line trolling of Umbrella rigs, Pogy Yo- yo-ing... and wire- line big Spoon trolling... :yak5:


That might explain why the guy seemed hardly excited by the catch until the weigh- in! :sleeps:


Now... pitching Wood from the beaches there for that same fish/ goal: THAT'S "high art," relatively speaking!
CLOWN!!:bs:

NICE FISH FOR SURE<><:humpty:

http://www.beloblog.com/ProJo_Blogs/HotBytes/Mark%20Shearer%2062.5%20reduced.JPG

Those commercial rod-and-reel guys who fish Block Island from a boat alone at night are scary good.

Those commercial rod-and-reel guys who fish Block Island from a boat alone at night are scary good.

Great point Joe. I wonder how many of the surf guys who denegrate the boat guys would run to the Block at night alone.
I really tired of the boat vs. surf BS. I did the surf for 40 years. I've done the boat for 3. Sure it's easier in the boat but a 60 is a 60 and I don't care where you caught it. It's huge accomplishment.

No, "Fishaholic"... a clown is someone who freely calls other people "clowns," for nothing more than having an (educated/ experienced/ valid) opinion that differs from his own! :wave:


ESP. when it's based upon a "personal" stupid 'Net grudge-- still fresh I'm sure in some memories here: you I recall called me a "clown" then because I was anti- burning G'berry... & you were "pro" doing so ('cause you never fish there?...). Yup-- you sure showed me a "clown" then I guess! (Or was it vice- versa... thus the continued hen- pecking/ grudge you do so well? :)

As to here... fine, at worst I shouldn't move this "congrats" thread to a "discussion" one-- but my opinion stands! And I know many others here would share it... so they can all wear your "clown" label too I guess? :rolleyes: I'll be bigger than you: I refuse to escalate your "feud" w/ me for again then being right!


As for topic: congrats to any who land a 60+ obviously! But you FaH can celebrate & admire the catches YOU wish to-- Umbrella or Yo- Yo landed or Commercial/ for $, or whatever...

AND I'll continue to celebrate the catches of MY "heros"/ most admired Striper guys! (i.e., M. Malenovsky, 64 lb. from Montauk Lights' rocks... T. Coleman, 67 lb. ( :smokin: ) from the SHORE of Block! (NOT a bigger feat? Back in the pre- 80 lb. Braid days?)... Our own DZ, not one but two 50's on plugs from Shore there too... T. Cee, 57 lb. just a few years ago from Cape sand full of Seals!... T. Szetzko, 73 ( ) from same sand many years before... etc.! :musc:


Everybody else: hold your opinions here on S-B & just Post blandly... lest FaH call your thoughts "clownish!" :bshake:

the true clown is the one who is dependent on cathing big fish on live bait only from shore or boat and considers a snag hook "fishing with artificials" :hihi:

A 62 lb bass is a rare catch indeed and is worthy of acclaim regardless of how it was caught.

Now Nebe... (hey! hope my modded Darters are doing well for you!)


WHO possibly could you be referring to? (sounds like inside info.?) :)


Me... I don't call anyone a clown!

(At least not 'till they set up right next to me on an otherwise uncrowded Beach!... or mug me from their boat when I've found a daytime shore- bite, etc.)

Very nice fish Mark and congratulations.

very nice catch, not to many of those are caught no matter how you play this game.

mark is an awesome guy an absolutely no clown. he has been a family friend for over 30 years... i have utmost respect for him and think it was a very well deserved fish! congrats mark

No, "Fishaholic"... a clown is someone who freely calls other people "clowns," for nothing more than having an (educated/ experienced/ valid) opinion that differs from his own! :wave:


ESP. when it's based upon a "personal" stupid 'Net grudge-- still fresh I'm sure in some memories here: you I recall called me a "clown" then because I was anti- burning G'berry... & you were "pro" doing so ('cause you never fish there?...). Yup-- you sure showed me a "clown" then I guess! (Or was it vice- versa... thus the continued hen- pecking/ grudge you do so well? :)

As to here... fine, at worst I shouldn't move this "congrats" thread to a "discussion" one-- but my opinion stands! And I know many others here would share it... so they can all wear your "clown" label too I guess? :rolleyes: I'll be bigger than you: I refuse to escalate your "feud" w/ me for again then being right!


As for topic: congrats to any who land a 60+ obviously! But you FaH can celebrate & admire the catches YOU wish to-- Umbrella or Yo- Yo landed or Commercial/ for $, or whatever...

AND I'll continue to celebrate the catches of MY "heros"/ most admired Striper guys! (i.e., M. Malenovsky, 64 lb. from Montauk Lights' rocks... T. Coleman, 67 lb. ( :smokin: ) from the SHORE of Block! (NOT a bigger feat? Back in the pre- 80 lb. Braid days?)... Our own DZ, not one but two 50's on plugs from Shore there too... T. Cee, 57 lb. just a few years ago from Cape sand full of Seals!... T. Szetzko, 73 ( ) from same sand many years before... etc.! :musc:


Everybody else: hold your opinions here on S-B & just Post blandly... lest FaH call your thoughts "clownish!" :bshake:

I like that...:claps: 1 word vs. 12 page essay.. You go girl...

To catch a fish that size is great!!!
Does not matter how you catch it!!!
If I was surfcasting in the surf and that fish swam near me and I caught
it with my BARE HANDS I would be proud of it!!! (LOL'S!!!)

Gunpowder... :wave: ... no one here even remotely called Mark a "clown!" (or anything else...) This is why careful reading of what people write here is important before passing judgments... & hitting "save!" :faga:

... AS that "major contributor" here FaH chose to do! As you see... HE was the only one throwing around the "clown" insult like a typical third Grader who only cares about his own opinions! :rollem:


Mark is obviously a hardcore & thus one of "us"-- no one was negative about him at all! Just was a lament here about how exciting & what big news that big gal would have been at the end of one of our lines while shorebound & fishing (lighter) surf- tackle, was all... (Wasn't looking to cause controversy-- I didn't even participate in that "Surf vs. Boat" thread now going on!)


FaH: :bshake: -- no surprise your Post as usual is few to no words, nor of any general interest: I just read (skimmed) your last 50 here on S-B... & let's just say, "where's the beef?" :rtfm:

Nice that you have "hot" celeb. chicks pics at the ready on your Computer like that... :rollem: I WONDER what you use those for when not launching infantile attacks for personal/ grudge reasons on fishing websites against strangers? (Starts with "beating" I'm guessing?...) :deadhorse:


Me? I have a 25 yr. old GF keeping me busy... :) thus no chick- pics to oogle ever needed on MY computer! :humpty: :wave:

Great catch, congrats.

Gunpowder... :wave: ... no one here even remotely called Mark a "clown!" (or anything else...) This is why careful reading of what people write here is important before passing judgments... & hitting "save!" :faga:

... AS that "major contributor" here FaH chose to do! As you see... HE was the only one throwing around the "clown" insult like a typical third Grader who only cares about his own opinions! :rollem:


Mark is obviously a hardcore & thus one of "us"-- no one was negative about him at all! Just was a lament here about how exciting & what big news that big gal would have been at the end of one of our lines while shorebound & fishing (lighter) surf- tackle, was all... (Wasn't looking to cause controversy-- I didn't even participate in that "Surf vs. Boat" thread now going on!)


FaH: :bshake: -- no surprise your Post as usual is few to no words, nor of any general interest: I just read (skimmed) your last 50 here on S-B... & let's just say, "where's the beef?" :rtfm:

Nice that you have "hot" celeb. chicks pics at the ready on your Computer like that... :rollem: I WONDER what you use those for when not launching infantile attacks for personal/ grudge reasons on fishing websites against strangers? (Starts with "beating" I'm guessing?...) :deadhorse:


Me? I have a 25 yr. old GF keeping me busy... :) thus no chick- pics to oogle ever needed on MY computer! :humpty: :wave:

uhh, yeah but Fishaholic can outfish you shore or boat, blindfolded. An d as you skimmed his 50 posts, did you see him belittle anyone's fish? I doubt it, but you felt the need to do it, so thus the "clown" title. If you need to put down others accomplishments to make you feel better, more power to you. Fishing is fishing, boat or surf.
Was it an accomplishment when your "idols" were catching trophies in the Snowstorm Bilitz? Any dolt with a rod and lure could have caught them too if they were there. Kind of like shooting fish in a barrel, no?

Well, RIJ... In a word: No! :huh: (& I don't accept challenges to manhood/ surf- prowess from those I don't know-- & who are obviously biased so will never judge fairly! Others I'll take on gladly! :)


Preparation & focus & desire & carefully maintained equipment (esp. pre- VS & ZB...) PLUS being in the right place at the right time = DZ's accomplishment that you want to diminish-- same thing you want to get on ME for? :rolleyes:

And DZ did it on mono. & on an artificial from boulder- strewn shores that would scare the hardiest fisherman! :err: Kudos DZ! :wave:


Cronies out of the woodwork will come here I'm sure! :rolleyes:


Congrats Mark-- you're in the "Sixty" club! I've been working my ass off to join you for many years-- I'm just going the shore & plug route like my personal Bass "heros" did! Hey, Iron Mike! :smokin:

Nice fish!

I give him credit for heading out alone at night on a boat.
I have been on land for so long, I have roots growing from my shoes.

Ahhh...nice fish but anyone can catch a 62 lb fish if they have 2 arms. You should try it with one arm like my heroes, "Lefty" Loosey (ca. 1964)or "Right Hand" Mary (July 12, 1983 in 4 foot seas).

Gimme a break it's a great fish by an experienced angler and somebody has to belittle it by comparing it to fish in a barrel because it's not the way they fish. Absolutely unbelievable.

Again, GREAT JOB, MARK!!

good fish, but it had to have been from a boat - if it was it's just not the same..............


Dude, a 60 lber is a 60 lber, REGARDLESS.

No, "Fishaholic"... a clown is someone who freely calls other people "clowns," for nothing more than having an (educated/ experienced/ valid) opinion that differs from his own! :wave:


ESP. when it's based upon a "personal" stupid 'Net grudge-- still fresh I'm sure in some memories here: you I recall called me a "clown" then because I was anti- burning G'berry... & you were "pro" doing so ('cause you never fish there?...). Yup-- you sure showed me a "clown" then I guess! (Or was it vice- versa... thus the continued hen- pecking/ grudge you do so well? :)

As to here... fine, at worst I shouldn't move this "congrats" thread to a "discussion" one-- but my opinion stands! And I know many others here would share it... so they can all wear your "clown" label too I guess? :rolleyes: I'll be bigger than you: I refuse to escalate your "feud" w/ me for again then being right!


As for topic: congrats to any who land a 60+ obviously! But you FaH can celebrate & admire the catches YOU wish to-- Umbrella or Yo- Yo landed or Commercial/ for $, or whatever...

AND I'll continue to celebrate the catches of MY "heros"/ most admired Striper guys! (i.e., M. Malenovsky, 64 lb. from Montauk Lights' rocks... T. Coleman, 67 lb. ( :smokin: ) from the SHORE of Block! (NOT a bigger feat? Back in the pre- 80 lb. Braid days?)... Our own DZ, not one but two 50's on plugs from Shore there too... T. Cee, 57 lb. just a few years ago from Cape sand full of Seals!... T. Szetzko, 73 ( ) from same sand many years before... etc.! :musc:


Everybody else: hold your opinions here on S-B & just Post blandly... lest FaH call your thoughts "clownish!" :bshake:

I've never been one to hold my opinion, and in mine, you're 0-3 in your self-assesment of your opinion--I find it (ignorant/ inexperienced/invalid).

But that's just my opinion.

Bland? Moi? If you think that's flaming, you should have come along the internet in my "glory days" on another website.

Never looking to "flame" Mike... Just trying to Post something interesting occasionally... how about you? :wavey:


You're right Mike & cronies: a 60+ from a boat on bait at night behind Block is right there with a 67 from shore there on Wood (or TWO 50's on plastic from there... or a 57 on Wood from the Cape in '05)... etc! :btu:


I was totally off- base to suggest otherwise! I apologize for my uninformed opinion! :wid:


Sorry all! Back to your congrats thread! :hidin:

Nice fish !!!!!

Nice fish reguardless if it came from shore, boat OR a barrell if you ask me! I would take it either way....

just one clarification - I was not diminshing DZ's catch. My reference to the Snowstorm Blitz was to identify a specific event/time when large fish were around in numbers and on the feed. If you discount guys getting fish @ BI, you must diminsh all fish caught in a blitz?

:lurk:

:lurk:

Never looking to "flame" Mike... Just trying to Post something interesting occasionally... how about you? :wavey:


You're right Mike & cronies: a 60+ from a boat on bait at night behind Block is right there with a 67 from shore there on Wood (or TWO 50's on plastic from there... or a 57 on Wood from the Cape in '05)... etc! :btu:


I was totally off- base to suggest otherwise! I apologize for my uninformed opinion! :wid:


Sorry all! Back to your congrats thread! :hidin:

nice couch :hee:

yeah it's a nice fish ... congrats to the angler :kewl:

Damn nice fish in my opinion. Congrats.

I'd be bragging about this fish even if I found it washed up dead on the beach in the hot July sun!:laugha:

Great fish, boat or sand, period. I hope I get one someday!

:claps::claps::claps: Great catch there

Gunpowder, congratulate your friend Mark for me :btu:
that is a large bass and certainly a trophy , as long as it's not dragged up in a net and it's caught on a rod and reel from shore or boat ,on bait or artifitial, that is impressive in my book.

that is a large bass and certainly a trophy , as long as it's not dragged up in a net and it's caught on a rod and reel from shore or boat ,on bait or artifitial, that is impressive in my book.
Yea, but he caught it on a Thursday :grins:

-spence

Never looking to "flame" Mike... Just trying to Post something interesting occasionally... how about you? :wavey:




I think this thread is not about sarcasm , it's about a trophy fish.

time to move on

Imagine the thrill when the fish came into view at the side of the boat. Oh to experince thaT THRILL MYSELF.

uhh, yeah but Fishaholic can outfish you shore or boat, blindfolded. An d as you skimmed his 50 posts, did you see him belittle anyone's fish? I doubt it, but you felt the need to do it, so thus the "clown" title. If you need to put down others accomplishments to make you feel better, more power to you. Fishing is fishing, boat or surf.
Was it an accomplishment when your "idols" were catching trophies in the Snowstorm Bilitz? Any dolt with a rod and lure could have caught them too if they were there. Kind of like shooting fish in a barrel, no?

JIMMY:claps::claps::claps:

Let's make this even more polarizing - he caught it with a Van Staal :rotflmao:

Seriously, I think we are over analyzing this. We are not talking about a situation where some person that had never casted to bass before lands a 60 at their feet by sheer luck. We are talking about someone that used a proven method from a proven platform that was lucky enough to have this fish before him and skilled enough to do something about it.

Circumstances are what are put in front of you and what you do with them plus some lady luck.

Oooops - work beckons...

JohnR,

I agree. Well worded.

I'd be bragging about this fish even if I found it washed up dead on the beach in the hot July sun!:laugha:

Great fish, boat or sand, period. I hope I get one someday!


My exact thoughts ! Nice Fish ! Weighs the same on any scale !

That is an awesome fish.

I would love to catch something like that from the kayak. Actually right now, ANYthing next to the kayak would be good. I lost my mojo when I moved to Mass.