OK - its that time to NOMINATE (not vote) for the 2010 Striped-Bass.com Angler of the Year.

Remember, NOMINATION, not voting part? Top nominees will be entered in a poll to determine who the S-B.com COMMUNITY feels the Angler of the Year.

Simple Rules:

* Angler needs to be a member with (at least) regular particularization in 2010.
* Name only
* Member needs TWO nominations (nomination and seconded)

I'll take these names for nomination for the next week and put up an anonymous poll after for voting. Member needs TWO nominations (a/k/a nomination and seconded). Winner to be announced at TFCTFN

Red Lite

2nd redlite

SPENCE!!!!!:humpty:
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SPENCE!!!!!:humpty:
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Nebe, that was the other thread on the Gag awards ;)

Tony O

PaulS

Peter O'Neil

I’d like to nominate Numbskull.
He’s very personable and approachable, always lends constructive input to striped-bass.com discussions, offers helpful advice to anyone whether it be about fishing techniques, plug making, gear improvements. As a responsible angler he’s always involved in fisheries management issues. George and other members like him are one of the main reasons I visit this site.

Can someone please second this nomination.

DZ

I’d like to nominate Numbskull.
He’s very personable and approachable, always lends constructive input to striped-bass.com discussions, offers helpful advice to anyone whether it be about fishing techniques, plug making, gear improvements. As a responsible angler he’s always involved in fisheries management issues. George and other members like him are one of the main reasons I visit this site.

Can someone please second this nomination.

DZ

I'll Second that...He's always helpful w/ info and generous beyond reproach

Back Beach

2nd Mike Luccini (backbeach)

I'll nominate Bob Samuelson, bs4shore. Besides the obvious reason, Bobby was a hell of a fisherman and was having a great season.

Good choice, Mike. I'll second Bob.

2nd tony o
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Even though Bob didn't spend a whole lot of time on this board it would be nice to recognize as a site the friend he was to many of us and to fishing in general.
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Bob was the man
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I agree with those and would like to add another deserving nonstop fisherman and all around nice guy RoyL:uhuh:

Roy L for fishing for sure.

Numbskull for sharing info and just being super helpful.
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John,

MIGHT HELP IF YOU POSTED PRIOR
YEAR WINNERS.
:buds:

Bob, mike and Dan are my votes
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Previous Award Winners of the S-B Angler of the Year John Haberek Memorial Award

John Haberek 2007
Steve Shiraka 2008
Mike Veracka 2009

I'll nominate Luds - had a good year.

second PaulS

Tony O

Tony has taken about 7 days off of fishing since last spring. And he always puts up #'s for the cup. He's nothing to look at and you usually need to pack a couple of tampoons when you go out with him. But he's got my vote. :)

I would have said Numbskull too, but he cost me too much money:laugha:

As for another guy, I can't say we know each other well, but I know a few things about this guy:

Great angler, person, and hero by all accounts=New Jack gets my nomination.

I feel like the award should embody and recognize the entire person, not just the numbers and sizes of fish caught.

Bob, mike and Dan are my votes
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I second angler229 ( Dan) :btu:

Roy L for fishing for sure.

Numbskull for sharing info and just being super helpful.
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yep and they are both great at all of that and more

I'll third Paul S. Once in a lifetime accomplishment.

Niko

I nominate Toby Lapinski

This looks like a popularity contest !
How many 50s did Cowhunter get this year and if I'm not mistaken a 60 and no one mentions him ?

I'll second New Jack.

I will 3rd Greg! Not only are we looking for a great fisherman but a standout human being and a credit to our fishing community!:uhuh:

Nebe, that was the other thread on the Gag awards ;)

Ouch.
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Niko

A guy who catches TON'S of fish without bragging, and loves every minute of it. He doesn't take much time off either. Niko always has something planned and always post's on S-B to see if anyone wants to join him. Not too many guy's who catch a TON of fish will post on the board and ask " Does anyone want to come along?" Search his posts and you will see... The funny thing is he catches lots of all kinds and eats none. He does it for the fun. I love it!!!!!!!!! Thanks Matt for bringing him up as it's well deserved.

This looks like a popularity contest !
How many 50s did Cowhunter get this year and if I'm not mistaken a 60 and no one mentions him ?

Boat fish?:rotf2:

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I can't believe how much fishing ProfessorM does but my nomination goes to Piemma.I read his posts over the years and I am dumbfounded by his commitment to the sport.He drives a great distance regardless of the destination and has an infectious enthusiasm for striped bass fishing.He has been there and done that and remains insatiable.Put his knowledge of the sport in a bottle and it would sell.

Clammer also seems worthy.He seems to catch bass year round.Wish I knew what he knows.

2nd Clammer, fishes year round and is one of the most generous
guys i know.

PaulS

Niko.............because he will fish:
for anything
at anytime
at anyplace
with anyone
He uses all kinds of different techniques and he is consistently good at all of them. He is not a one dimensional fisherman......

This looks like a popularity contest !
How many 50s did Cowhunter get this year and if I'm not mistaken a 60 and no one mentions him ?

Then if you feel he should be in, nominate him.

Krispy gets my vote. :devil2:

the krispy vote is tempting..

voting for a guy that is a great fish catcher is easy. there are many guys worthy of voting for just by being a genuine, nice guy, fun to talk to, and helpfulness to others when fishing on the boards. i always look for a guy that is involved in the fishery somehow and mainly the political area. it is usually a thankless job with a lot of time devotion, dealing with strong aposing viewpoints and people at times.

my vote, basic patrick. thanks for all you do for the striped bass and access.

There are a lot of great guys & Gals on this site. I vote for RoyL
He is one of the most passionate go getters out there for any species anytime and that to me is dedication. Not a bragger, just loves to share. and puts a ton of time in with the inner city kids we take out for free every season so they can get to fish for a day.

The fishing academy with John Hoffman and RoyL i think is one of the most important things we have going on for the future of our fisheries and for our children!!!!

George Numbskull as well, love his versatile contributions on many subjects, appreciate his skills, knowleged and approach to the sport and the SB site....I think he put a few nice fish on the rocks last year too!

I can't believe how much fishing ProfessorM does but my nomination goes to Piemma.I read his posts over the years and I am dumbfounded by his commitment to the sport.He drives a great distance regardless of the destination and has an infectious enthusiasm for striped bass fishing.He has been there and done that and remains insatiable.Put his knowledge of the sport in a bottle and it would sell.

As his partner when Paul chooses to surf fish Rhody, I'll second the nomination him when he finally retires.... :smash:

Basic Patrick for all he does to protect the fish we love.

Peter O'Neil

You know I'm kidding , right:uhuh:

your wildest dreams will come true

your wildest dreams will come true

I heard he caught a Sweet Bass

As his partner when Paul chooses to surf fish Rhody, I'll second the nomination him when he finally retires.... :smash:

Gave my notice today. March 31 is the last day. Going to do 2 days a week as a sub-contractor.

Thanks Chris and Bryan for the vote of confidence.

Roy, Mike,Tony, Bob...We got a good slate

Last call - I will put up poll tonight - thanks!

Bob S. / bs4shore

Gave my notice today. March 31 is the last day. Going to do 2 days a week as a sub-contractor.

Thanks Chris and Bryan for the vote of confidence.

Isn't this like the ninth time????

I don't post much here but DZ is well deserving. He's a tireless advocate of shoreline access and striper conservation. He also teaches us his skills through seminars and magazine articles. You wont see him in the striper cup or posting new photos online but he catches his fair share of monsters each year too. He just prefers to release them.

I'd Vote Numbskull or DZ ... both conservation minded ,, both share a ton . Both highly skilled in putting life into a hunk of wood . Probably give the edge to Numby for his skill in making plugs, bags , rods., Numby is equally good as a boat fisherman as surf ..but seems to prefer surf fishing ..

TO. put up impressive numbers and poundage without going for a swim...

I don't have to concern myself with catch and release, ethics, spot burning, travel time and all the other things that go with chasing and catching bass. For 35 years I chased bass every chance I had. The old lady didn't mind, if I was happy, so was she. Well. I gave it a rest last year. I did take my 4 year old grandson to D. W. Fields park in Brockton, kibbie fishing, a couple times. That was so much fun for me. Yes, I did get as license and registered. Thats something I should also do, soon.

I nominate Clammer.

He catches in the winter in the off season.How many of the other nominees can claim that.

TO puts up great numbers & not just this year but for the last few years.

He gets my vote,and Im all set to fish with him this year I stole a box of tampons from my wife,:rotf2:

bob or royL......... hard pick?

if its still open NIKO!

Poll is now up: http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripertalk/stripertalk/69299-2010-s-b-com-angler-year-voting-poll.html