This is the picture from the "other" site on the NJ forum. Stated that it was caught and released in MD.

I cannot say anything other than if the picture is real then it's the biggest bass I have ever seen in 43 years of chasing Stripers.

Pretty sure that was just a joke on facebook. :smash:

I've seen a few people's faces photoshopped onto that pic on FB, for sure..

There are 84 or 85 posts on the thread the pic came from arguing as to whether there was some "photoshopping" afoot.

Surf Caught...?...that's amazing...Hell I might photo shop my face into that for fun.

Surf Caught...?...that's amazing...Hell I might photo shop my face into that for fun.

i already did. its my backround..

When I originally caughit it; it was 103 lbs.

I don't know. Unless that's Iron Mike's little brother holding the fish I say it would go 130 lbs easy.

makes this one look like a shooolie

makes this one look like a shooolie

Your rate an expert level.......at photoshop!:biglaugh:

Looks like photoshop earning it's keep.......

pic looks legit to me :huh:

I know my way around photoshop... and I dont see signs of photoshop... (edges look clean, lighting is consistent, and the tail in the water along with the reflection looks pretty legit... I think this may just be a case of "no way... it just has to be fake... because its not me" syndrome. But look at the bright side... she's still out there swimming!

I totally agree Ivan....

pic does look legit.

my question is how did they get a weight on this fish or the 71 that was caught a couple weeks ago. My boga only goes to 60. I know i dont carry a regular scale w me while im fishing.

Any ideas?

pic does look legit.

my question is how did they get a weight on this fish or the 71 that was caught a couple weeks ago. My boga only goes to 60. I know i dont carry a regular scale w me while im fishing.

Any ideas?

i carry a 100# meat scale with me whenever i fish... u never know as they say :hihi:

You guys are too funny.... And it seems we have some serious CSI enthusiasts.

It 100% real... NO BS. Its not photoshoped except that I blurred the face because I personally don't know the person that caught the fish.

The person who sent me the picture is a very good friend. These guys fish and hunt year round and wouldn't even know how to pull something like a fake this good off. The person who took the picture is on vacation but we have a call into him to get some more info for you guys... What did he catch it on, what area, whats his shoe size and if he prefers blondes:squid:

I posted it because I thought you would appreciate a fish of this magnitude. I should have know it would have turned into this but what the hell its entertaining.

Life is too short guys... Just appreciate it!!!
:buds::buds:

I think that is the picture Marky saw at BlackBeards

Time will tell.

I'm trying to figure out where the guy's left hand is. I guess holding the gill plate from the front?

SMILE AND SAY MOO!!!!!



http://www.stripersonline.com/surftalk/attachment.php?attachmentid=355758&stc=1&d=1272373755

Dude. That is an absolute Beast.

omg
good for him, must have been a battle to land in the surf. I hope he at least writes an article so we can hear the whole story

http://images.uulyrics.com/cover/a/aerosmith/album-get-your-wings.jpg He even used Steven Tyler's shiney jeans from " Get Your Wings" Ahaha!

I know my way around photoshop... and I dont see signs of photoshop... (edges look clean, lighting is consistent, and the tail in the water along with the reflection looks pretty legit... I think this may just be a case of "no way... it just has to be fake... because its not me" syndrome. But look at the bright side... she's still out there swimming!
Me as well. Agree that the edges are clean and it doesn't look like any noise has been applied to mask any smoothing. I would have scaled the image up to do the manipulation, added noise, then use some jpeg compression to hide the noise.

I'd also note that the fisherman has his knee into the belly and is leaning way back to balance himself. This is going to foreshorten his torso and head a lot making them look smaller and shorter relative to the head of the fish.

It looks like it's a real photo, perhaps a short fisherman and a lunker bass. But probably a lot smaller than it looks. Not sure it would be that easy to hold a live 80+ pound fish while standing on rocks in the water!

-spence

legit 70 lb+ bass all day long

the second picture with him sitting down really puts the fish in proportion

just an absolute beast


congrats to the angler...now kick it in the ass and send it up our way

Guys, I got a PM from a respected SB board member. His friend took the picture and he stated to me that there were no re-touches, photoshop, manipulation of the picture. It is the real deal.

I will respect the fact that this was a PM and not mention the sender's name.

Guys, I got a PM from a respected SB board member. His friend took the picture and he stated to me that there were no re-touches, photoshop, manipulation of the picture. It is the real deal.

I will respect the fact that this was a PM and not mention the sender's name.

paul

how big did he say they think it was

congrats to the angler if that was released, and hopefully lived. not to many guys could stomach releasing a fish like that.

Apparently the guy who caught the fish had a 68# last year and witnesses said that this fish was WAY bigger. They didn't have a scale to weigh it and he released it alive.

congrats to the angler if that was released, and hopefully lived. not to many guys could stomach releasing a fish like that.

I wonder if he realizes that a world record Striper could be worth a couple of million $. With endorsements for everything from the hook and swivel to line, rod, reel, dry top, waders, etc, etc. Then there is the tradeshow circuit with the fish mounted plus the writers royalties about the fish, the trip, the fight, articles, books.

I swear I am a greedy Bast**d and the first thing I would do after getting the weight certified would be to get a sports agent.

If it was in MD in the Vicinity of the Susquehanna Flats, it's C&R only right now until 4/30 because the bass are up there spawning.

I wonder if he realizes that a world record Striper could be worth a couple of million $. With endorsements for everything from the hook and swivel to line, rod, reel, dry top, waders, etc, etc. Then there is the tradeshow circuit with the fish mounted plus the writers royalties about the fish, the trip, the fight, articles, books.

I swear I am a greedy Bast**d and the first thing I would do after getting the weight certified would be to get a sports agent.

After i got it weighed and certified it would be sleeping in my bed with me and sitting at the table with me and my girlfriend while we ate. Then I'd be wearing any hat, and using a rod someone paid me to. the thought of making a living through fishing and not working my ass off would be to tempting.

If he even suspected that fish might be a world record and let it go, he's a better man than I.

I release virtually every fish I catch, but if I caught that one it would not be swimming away under any circumstances. That is a life changing fish if it is the record, and it sure looks like it might have been. I'm not sure it is a 100 lb fish, but it sure looks 80 lbs plus.

Wow.

I wonder if he realizes that a world record Striper could be worth a couple of million $. With endorsements for everything from the hook and swivel to line, rod, reel, dry top, waders, etc, etc. Then there is the tradeshow circuit with the fish mounted plus the writers royalties about the fish, the trip, the fight, articles, books.

I swear I am a greedy Bast**d and the first thing I would do after getting the weight certified would be to get a sports agent.


You are dreaming. It's worth very little.

I don't care if it's 70 or 100lbs, that's a beautiful fish. Congrats to the angler for catching it and then releasing it. It's nice to know that there are fish like that out there within reach of shore.

ive seen bigger:cheers2:

Apparently the guy who caught the fish had a 68# last year and witnesses said that this fish was WAY bigger. They didn't have a scale to weigh it and he released it alive.

unfriekenbelievable

You are dreaming. It's worth very little.

That's my opinion and I'm stickin' to it!!!!:uhuh:

I think the next LMB record is worth millions.... But the next striper? Maybe a couple hundred Gs if you played it right
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HOLY COW!!!!!!

I am not an expert but I do know a bit about photo shopping, etc. I say the photo is likely legit. 100lbs? ...I don't think so but its a huge fish thats for sure. The World record LMB was tied by a guy in Japan I think. I agree, the world record LMB will bring far more cash than will a Striper.

I hate that guy . He has ruined every picture I have ever taken of a fish. Jeez dude, go play the lottery.:wall:

Congrats to the angler and thanks for releasing the fish.

makes a 50 look like a racer

I think the next LMB record is worth millions.... But the next striper? Maybe a couple hundred Gs if you played it right
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come on really, a 25 pd fish is gonna get more press and money than a 80 pd plus fish thats not locked up in one body of water?? i hope this guy gets some real press, thats a hell of accomplishment and he caught it from shore, sir if you read this my hat goes off to you....thats something everyone on this site hopes for one way or another...

come on really, a 25 pd fish is gonna get more press and money than a 80 pd plus fish thats not locked up in one body of water?? ..

There are many X more LMB fisherman than striper fisherman. That's why there are so many more bass shows that surf fishing shows. As was said, if you have the world record striper and play your cards right, you'll do ok, but I doubt you'll become a millionaire
off it.

One thing to remember if you catch it, don't let anyone take a picture of it as once the picture gets out, I thought I read that you might loss control over it and any equipment manuf. might be able to use the picture with their product (doesn't sound right but I'd need a legal opinion on that).

The first picture I saw of that fish I thought was photo shopped but the 2nd looked real.

I wonder how much AH or BF would pay me if I caught it on their plugs:biglaugh:

come on really, a 25 pd fish is gonna get more press and money than a 80 pd plus fish thats not locked up in one body of water?? i hope this guy gets some real press, thats a hell of accomplishment and he caught it from shore, sir if you read this my hat goes off to you....thats something everyone on this site hopes for one way or another...

Yes really. :uhuh:
Let me know when you are ready for your next lesson. :rtfm:

beautiful healthy looking fish. I do have my doubt about the picture do to certain shadows present and others apparently not but I'm willing to give the guy the benfit of the doubt (since I'm no picture expert) and say Congratulations.

:claps: :claps: :claps: :claps: :claps: :claps: :claps: :claps: :claps: :claps:

imho, the pic is REEL~~~
and only serves to confirm my view~~~
there ARE 80+, 90+, hundy pounders out there~~~

whichever the weight, NICE WORK, releasing that BEEETCH!!!
and i'll agree with the Nebulous One on it's worth; unless, of course,
one hires that momma jamoke Boras! he could sell you your own mother,
for the price of an orphanage, and have you believe SHE was the Virgin Mary :bl: :bl: :bl:

Yes really. :uhuh:
Let me know when you are ready for your next lesson. :rtfm:

anytime.... i would welcome the conversation.... it kind of bothers me personally that people take freshwater fishing so dam serious, trout gets stocked, opening day makes me wanna throwup, large and small mouth fishing has oh boy o'berto written all over nowadays, i guess it's a good thing that not much money or sponsorship comes out of surfcasting in general....

... the first thing I would do after getting the weight certified would be to get a sports agent.

B.S.

You'd cut the thing up and make sausages out of it...:laugha:

anytime.... i would welcome the conversation.... it kind of bothers me personally that people take freshwater fishing so dam serious, trout gets stocked, opening day makes me wanna throwup, large and small mouth fishing has oh boy o'berto written all over nowadays, i guess it's a good thing that not much money or sponsorship comes out of surfcasting in general....


Look at bass pro shops for example A huge multi million dollar business owned privately... a business built on LMB fishing and hunting. Largemouth are found in just about if not all states in america.. striped bass are only on the east coast, california and southern oregon. Ok.. some small areas have land locked hybrid stripers.. but my point is that in this country there may be 15 million people who fish for LMB every year. The striped bass fishery is a fraction of that. Sure there are large tackle manufactures who market to LMB and stripers who are huge and could afford to sponsor someone or give prize money to the next world record holder, but the fact is this- they know that the real cash cow is LMB and that is where they focus their advertising money and sponsorships.. and as PaulS said... look at how many LMB fishing shows there are compared to striped bass fishing shows... there is no comparison.

Looks legit to me. Congrats to the Angler on letting her swim another day.

LMB is fishing NASCAR

Look at bass pro shops for example A huge multi million dollar business owned privately... a business built on LMB fishing and hunting. Largemouth are found in just about if not all states in america.. striped bass are only on the east coast, california and southern oregon. Ok.. some small areas have land locked hybrid stripers.. but my point is that in this country there may be 15 million people who fish for LMB every year. The striped bass fishery is a fraction of that. Sure there are large tackle manufactures who market to LMB and stripers who are huge and could afford to sponsor someone or give prize money to the next world record holder, but the fact is this- they know that the real cash cow is LMB and that is where they focus their advertising money and sponsorships.. and as PaulS said... look at how many LMB fishing shows there are compared to striped bass fishing shows... there is no comparison.

nebe is 100% correct. If the world record SB was caught people in about 10 states would care. Drive around this country and you'll see bass boats everywhere. We used to chuckle that in Florida you'll see a 2 bedroom shack, broken down car, and a beautiful Ranger parked in the driveway.

i wish striper fishing was even LESS popular than it is...

nebe is 100% correct. If the world record SB was caught people in about 10 states would care. Drive around this country and you'll see bass boats everywhere. We used to chuckle that in Florida you'll see a 2 bedroom shack, broken down car, and a beautiful Ranger parked in the driveway.

In Vermont it's a couple of snowmobiles also.

100 pound released striper!!= internet hoax!!

Makes me wanna get out and start fishing!

B.S.

You'd cut the thing up and make sausages out of it...:laugha:

...with lots of garlic and oregano!!!:rotf2::uhuh:

100% legit - I know the "kid", his Dad, and people who fish with them.

They have been coming up this way every year for a week or two since the kid was 2 ft tall - good people, and good fishermen.

wow

100% legit - I know the "kid", his Dad, and people who fish with them.

They have been coming up this way every year for a week or two since the kid was 2 ft tall - good people, and good fishermen.

wow


Wow is right

My cousins best friends Uncles neighbors brother said it was taken on a BigFish plug.....but I can't confirm or deny!:rotf2:

The first pic looks.....hmmmm.....but the one on his lap looks real to me! Good for him!:uhuh:

The first pic made everyone question it I think mainly because of the "Sltwater Sportsman"esque holding of the fish far away from the body. The second pic gives a better perspective. I say mid 80's. Incredible that we will never know the exact weight too.

I definitely think he could have made some money on that fish, but like it was already said in MD where he most likely caught the fish it is C&R only right now.

Good for him on the release.
Most would have boxed it and said they caught it some place else just to be an Internet hero.
:kewl:

The latest I read on the other site reported the fish at 53" long with a 33.5" girth, giving it an approximate weight of 74.35 lbs according to the weight formula. WOW! I bet that fish may be one of the top 5 biggest bass ever caught from shore.

sorry if I missed this, but does anyone know what it was caught on?

Almost depressing to see, since most of us realize we will NEVER get a fish that big... I guess 50 is the new 30 these days

That's a fine looking cow! And she's still out there roaming around. Sharpen your hooks and change up those leaders gents and gals. Let the games begin!