...by an S-B member.

Two confirmed surf 50's all last season, now we have two before June first. Stay tuned for my surf 87... :soon:

Rootin for ya Toby

That's it, I'm moving to CT

That's it, I'm moving to CT

This wasn,t in CT and was not caught by me. Don't want to blow up the spot so I'll hold off on the details for now.
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Awesome, congrats to the angler!

It's probably on facebook already
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WOW, things are getting CRAZY!!!
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I hope he is fishing for Team S-B.Big Ditch Com Crew!
Congrats to you

That's it, I'm moving to CT

They are heading north... not to worry.

Joe's Ready..... that is a given

We have NO fish in ct.
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They are heading north... not to worry.

Don't worry, they will all be caught by the time they reach the west end of the canal!
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Well who ever it was congrats
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congrads to the angler

No worries, it wasn't me.

No worries, it wasn't me.

No one was worried, didn't show up on Facebook within minutes!
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No spot burns in my pics! Just Tyler and rocks
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...by an S-B member.

Two confirmed surf 50's all last season, now we have two before June first. Stay tuned for my surf 87... :soon:
Come on....Let's at least hear who.....

Ok, in interest of full disclosure I'm going to have to fess us and say it is not me.

That wasn't easy.

Congrats to the angler...not me.
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I call "shenanigans"



:nopics:

It was caught Friday, 2 a.m., on an eel.

I wish it was me.

It was me... Pics to follow
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A BIG Congrats Dave!!! If anyone lives and breathes the surf its you man.
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It was me... Pics to follow
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"shenanigans" recalled!

Congrad's :kewl:

It was me... Pics to follow
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Jeez Dave you dont post here for years or check your pms or respond to emails then you sign on and say you got a 50!!!! :smash:

But really congrats man, not too many guys work as hard as you in the surf. :buds:

did you get in on your patented eel techinque? you know the one you talked about this winter at the edge. That seminar stuck with me, especially that proven tactic, I will be employing that this season.

Congrats again, cant wait to see the pics.

If you guys have a chance to listen too dave speak about surf fishing, do it, has a very thoughtout approach to his fishing.

Dave,, Awesome no one pounds the surf any harder or longer ..........................E N J O Y :buds:

Jeez Dave you dont post here for years or check your pms or respond to emails then you sign on and say you got a 50!!!! :smash:

But really congrats man, not too many guys work as hard as you in the surf. :buds:

did you get in on your patented eel techinque? you know the one you talked about this winter at the edge. That seminar stuck with me, especially that proven tactic, I will be employing that this season.

Congrats again, cant wait to see the pics.

If you guys have a chance to listen too dave speak about surf fishing, do it, has a very thoughtout approach to his fishing.

I know, I kind of fell off on the boards when I worked for the Fisherman and never got back into it. Maybe today will change that. Someone told me this post was here so I figured I'd kill the curiosity.
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Congrats Dave !!

Way to go Dave, Congrats.

It was me... Pics to follow
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Man thats super, way to go Dave.

Congrats again Dave!
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Nice Job Dave!

congratulations dave. its a gratifying accomplishment

Sucks that it was on an eel ;). Now go get one on one of your own plugs.

Great catch Dave. Another dedicated surfcaster goes above the mark. Who's next??

It's probably on facebook already
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And the supposed lure it was caught on will change a few times in posts too... Ain't the interweb fun...

Congrats Dave! that is a hell of an accomplishment!

Nice catch Dave

Congrats on the 50!

Congrats Dave!
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Awesome & well deserved!!!

Proof positive of putting in your time!

(we still need to talk :tooth: )

Congratulations Dave!
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Atta boy!
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Sucks that it was on an eel ;). Now go get one on one of your own plugs.

Lol, I could've lied and said it was!! ;)
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Congrats Dave. You have put your time in.

Congratulations Dave. That's awesome!

Hats off to you, Dave! Looking forward to the story.
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Congrats on the great catch.

Congratulations Dave, well deserved as you certainly put your time in :btu:

did you catch it in the sack of Mass.?

Nice Dave ><> --- ><> ---
Regards
VB

Congrats Dave, great accomplishment!

congrats Dave...hope you write a great story of the catch...
some day I hope to do the same...
maybe I should start fishing eels again...

Awesome Dave, congrats!!

Would love to see a pic of her.

Here are two pics, not the best... I have much better on my friends camera--I didn't bing mine that night (naturally)... I'll post them when I get them.

Thanks for all of the Congrats everyone... if I catch another one--ever--it's going back. Kind of wish I released this one too...

Sucks that it was on an eel ;). Now go get one on one of your own plugs.
All the dishonest people died off, and we're left with truthful fishermen who release 70#+ fish to fight another day.
I looked at that Laptew photo real careful-like, and I think I could make out a faint halo above Blaine's head. No sh_t.

Congrats Dave

Yes, congratulations. An important milestone for your efforts - good for you.

Beautiful fish! Now, where is your other sock?!?
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Thanks for all of the Congrats everyone... if I catch another one--ever--it's going back. Kind of wish I released this one too...[/QUOTE]

Dave, you deserve this fish. Don't feel bad because you kept her. It is what we do. She had bred for 20+ years and was at the end of her cycle. They don't live forever. I am as much a conservationist as anyone but for Chris sake it's a 50!!!

Paul, thanks for the reassuring words, you're right, it's just one of those personal things I guess :).

Scotty... Glad someone noticed that!! When I got back to the car and changed out of my wetsuit, I couldn't find my other sock! We decided that was the redneck version of rolling up the pant leg of your swishy pants to show that you were packing.
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Nice fish Dave! I figured the other sock was missing because you chit yourself after you realized you had a fish over 50
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Thanks for all of the Congrats everyone... if I catch another one--ever--it's going back. Kind of wish I released this one too...

Congrats Dave... enjoy the moment and the memory. Don't second guess the release - someone that fishes as hard and smart as you will get another chance or two.

DZ

The other sock is missing because its what pushed the fish over 50. Just kidding, obviously. Great catch Dave.
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Nice one :fishin:

Mass fish?
What was in that belly?

Nebe & Josh you guys are hilarious!!

Motox there were two mostly digested fish, looked like scup or bunker and it looked like some small squid pieces too, but everything was very well digested, the fish were just bones.
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Dave,
Congrats.

The other sock is missing because its what pushed the fish over 50. Just kidding, obviously. Great catch Dave.
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:biglaugh: I did think about going there with it.... :rotf2:

Awesome fish Dave, well deserved.
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Here's a pic from the surf... much better than the lot at Red Top...

Nice fish! Congrats!

Congrats, Dave! Awesome fish :kewl:.

Edit: Can I get a refund in my plugs so I can buy eels :tooth:?

well done Dave

Nice fish Dave...hard work pays off...you def deserve it....feel not bad about harvesting the fish of a lifetime...releasing 50's isn't the answer...releasing 20s and 30s is!!!!!

great job and beautiful fish, congrats

Very nice. Congrats Dave.
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Dave,
Congrats on a great accomplishment. You earned this one.

Nice fish Dave...hard work pays off...you def deserve it....feel not bad about harvesting the fish of a lifetime...releasing 50's isn't the answer...releasing 20s and 30s is!!!!!


Well said, Yoda... :hidin:

Congrats, Dave! Awesome fish :kewl:.

Edit: Can I get a refund in my plugs so I can buy eels : tooth:?

Maybe we can work something out... :devil2:

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if you share the eels :rotf2:

Congrats on yer Fifty Dave

Congrats Dave :)
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Congrats! Goes to show the hard work, strategy, travel and everything else pays off!

Awesome stuff Dave, congrats! Tell us the story (or write it up for the fishermen) either way love to hear it...

I was kind of holding off on that because I, I don't know, I guess I don't want to make a big show out of it :blush:

Maybe I'll get the itch tonight and put it down on paper.

-DAve

:btu: Congrats Dave, now retire those slimy bastages.

Congrats Dave!

sweet deal Dave, keep it reel, and reel and reel and reel till the line runs reel low

Maybe I'll get the itch tonight and put it down on paper.

-DAve

I get it, no pressure, but I bet it's a cool story...

:btu: Congrats Dave, now retire those slimy bastages.

I throw plugs all the time, but when the situation calls for eels... guess who's getting a hook stuck through their head? :uhuh:

I was kind of holding off on that because I, I don't know, I guess I don't want to make a big show out of it :blush:

Maybe I'll get the itch tonight and put it down on paper.

-DAve

Shop it around to the best-paying magazines first.

I get it, no pressure, but I bet it's a cool story...

Not as interesting as the night I gave him fashion advice on what to wear at his wedding while eeling on the Westport River :hihi:

Great catch...congrats again.

-spence

The Wetsuit did not go over well with the inlaws Jeff!

The Wetsuit did not go over well with the inlaws Jeff!

I hope at least it had peak lapels :uhuh:

-spence

Nah, I wore that tuxedo t-shirt you let me borrow over it

Congratulations Canalman.

Out of curiosity, was there a lot of action that night? If yes, were they of considerable size (30+)?

Or was it a quiet night before and after you landed your prize?

Once again, Good for you!! :kewl:

This wave of supreme fish that we've been witnessing (60's, 70's, and 80) the last couple of seasons won't last forever. For any middle-aged fishermen and older, take advantage of this window of opportunity. Fish as often as you can!!! I won't bore you with my synopsis, just get out there and fish!!!! :uhuh:

It was spotty but consistent. Nothing else even close to 50, but a solid shot of 23-28 pounders and a sprinkling of fish over 30. That fish was my second fish of the night--the first was 28# and came maybe 5 casts prior. The fish were moving through in pods, or at least that's what I think :tooth:.

........The fish were moving through in pods, or at least that's what I think :tooth:.


After catching a surf-caught 50, you don't "think" anymore....you KNOW.. :hihi:

Thanks for sharing the story, but please keep the spot to yourself!!! :devil2:

Congrats Dave!!!

CONGRATS!!!

Contests Dave
Awesome Fish
Don't worry about posting here just keep writing great articles in the fisherman
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or write it there
and post a link to it here
spotless of course
shut up ted
and thanks Dave

Congrats, that's a great fish.
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Congratulations. Sounds like a well deserved fish Canalman.