I think it has been a few years since we had one of these, any interest in reviving it? Below are the rules from the last go-round I could find back in 2014. Entries are based on length, if there's interest I'll dig through my stash and come up with some plug prizes. Also open to suggestions on additional or alternate categories. Photo proof of catch is optional as there is no need to inflict undue stress on the fish if you don't want to, just try for an accurate measurement and I/we will take your word for it.

The in honor of BackBeach, the "Its Over!!!!" contest!

Here' s how to play...

1. Fish must be shore caught striped bass.

2. Mass/RI/CT/ME/NH waters only.

3. Provide sufficient proof of your catch, photo preferred...no need to kill the fish.

4. NO CHEATING.. Honor System!!!

5. Contest ends on Thanksgiving day.

6. "Grand Champion"- Largest entry by length shall receive a plug TBD.

7."Late Champion" category- Last fish to be entered by date shall receive a plug TBD.

8. "Numbskull" category - Smallest Fish, Caught and Released, will receive a plug TBD.

This was always in good fun... I will be out fishing anyways, so sure Im interested.

Should the contest exclude rivers?

Should the contest exclude rivers?

I don't believe it did in the past, but I was thinking that perhaps it should as anyone can run down to "the river that shall not be named" to seek hero status.

Interesting this came up. I was giving a go in a local spot last night and was wondering if it has been over for a few years. Probably should start a separate thread, but I was thinking about whether anyone was getting actual good fish from shore anymore. I will be fishing the next few weeks so I'm interested. Only thing is that I am near the unnamed river and that is where 75% of my time will be spent. I won't be driving farther to get to sound water in order to be eligible for hero status, so I might not qualify anyway.

Sure - Sunday after TDay finish?

Sure why not. Could use some motivation to get out there.

I am not hearing the fat lady singing yet. Of course it does help being pretty much deaf :confused:

November is the month I love the most to fish. I'm in.

Sure - Sunday after TDay finish?

I'm down for a 12/1 end date, entries in by midnight.

I'd love to be in. Just might be hard to get to the salt. Do holdovers count? I usually can find them around home.

I'd love to be in. Just might be hard to get to the salt. Do holdovers count? I usually can find them around home.

duh, I just read the rest of the thread (for the record, my holdovers are a little tougher to find in a concentrated mass 80 miles inland)

Shouldn't this be in the politics forum :hee:

What’s a fish ?
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I'm in and not from the backwaters of a mid-cape river I've been plying every other day, either, but my wife says we have to go back to NJ in a week or so, something about daughter #1 getting engaged so guess I have to drive my commander back for that. West Dennis Beach here I come.

Looks to be enough interest, let's get it going effective right now and running through 11:59 PM on 12/1 (to have the entire weekend after Thanksgiving included.) I have 2-3 plugs for the two spots, feel free but not obligated to add to the prize packs here.


Entries to be made in this thread and fish must be entered within 24 hours of catch being made.
Fish must be shore caught striped bass.
Mass/RI/CT/ME/NH waters only. Will include the rivers since a few guys have indicated that's their only chance to get a fish and this is more about having fun and getting participation than fighting over whether or not river fish count.
Provide sufficient proof of your catch, photo preferred (can be selfie, don't need to have fish laying out on the ground, etc.) ...no need to kill the fish.
NO CHEATING.. Honor System!!!
Contest ends on December 1.
"Grand Champion"- Largest entry by length shall receive a plug pack TBD.
"Numbskull" category - Smallest Fish, Caught and Released, will receive a schoolie plug pack TBD.

Entry for largest fish.

Entry for largest fish.

Good start, length?

13" ;)

This is a nicely released, measured 35-36" entry to claim the Zealot Award for your contest.
Nov. 11th.

ZEALOT: Defn. Somebody who persists at something when all sight of the goal (having fun) is lost. It is cold, lonely, dark, and even a little dangerous as I am solo fishing. Nobody else in their right mind, like my frequent partner Numbskull, cares to help me with my Addiction.

This is a nicely released, measured 35-36" entry to claim the Zealot Award for your contest.
Nov. 11th.

ZEALOT: Defn. Somebody who persists at something when all sight of the goal (having fun) is lost. It is cold, lonely, dark, and even a little dangerous as I am solo fishing. Nobody else in their right mind, like my frequent partner Numbskull, cares to help me with my Addiction.

You are an animal!!!!:musc:

Awesome work guys, looks like we have a solid pair of entries already! (will post standings in moment.) Here is a look at what I dug up for prizes so far. If anyone would like to add to the prizes, feel free to do so but there is no obligation for entry or participation as the goal here is to have fun.

Grand Champion- Largest Fish - NOS Beachmaster junior
Late Champion - Last Fish Entered - 2-Ounce Guppy Pencil
Numbskull Champion - Smallest Fish - Yo-Zuri Mag Darter

STANDINGS a/o 11/14/2019:

Grand Champion- Largest Fish - Sauerkraut 36"
Late Champion - Last Fish Entered - TBD
Numbskull Champion - Smallest Fish - PaulS 13"

Still lots of fish out there. Got into a pile of them last night but nothing smaller than Paul's entry or bigger than Sauerkraut's. Anyone else still trying?

I'm going to try and get a pass out to the surf this weekend. That's always up in the air for me this time of year, but I've been choring it up around the house like Pa Ingles on little house on the prairie to earn my pass.

Still At it... Problem is finding fish big or small enough to enter,
But catching anything late season is always a win...

I'm going to try and get a pass out to the surf this weekend. That's always up in the air for me this time of year, but I've been choring it up around the house like Pa Ingles on little house on the prairie to earn my pass.

Good luck (on the pass and the fishing :hihi:). Keep in mind that the rivers are open, too, as I didn't want to limit participation just because river fish are almost as bad as boat fish. :fishslap:

I went out last night but nothing good to report (other than I did fish:))

I might give it a shot this weekend. Rattle the cage fron newenglands armpit
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Tlap ………..I don,t know how to copy a post …..but IMO boats & Yaks are pretty much the dead fu ci in thing .but yaks are more deadly /…….………...OOOOOOH did you say you got a tricked out yak :jump::jump::eek:

I will go next week just to keep it honest. I got a spot where I caught fish up to 17# in January.

Tlap ………..I don,t know how to copy a post …..but IMO boats & Yaks are pretty much the dead fu ci in thing .but yaks are more deadly /…….………...OOOOOOH did you say you got a tricked out yak :jump::jump::eek:

Yes, I picked up and Old Town Predator PDL kayak this year. By the time I got it rigged up it was late fall and only got out on it a few times, but it was a blast and will be my new daytime thing for fun fishing.

Good luck (on the pass and the fishing :hihi:). Keep in mind that the rivers are open, too, as I didn't want to limit participation just because river fish are almost as bad as boat fish. :fishslap:

Not as bad as canal fish though

Not as bad as canal fish though

:claps:

I had a 32 - 33 inch fish this past Thursday night on a darter.
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I had a 32 - 33 inch fish this past Thursday night on a darter.
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Nice paul. I fished this weekend for nada. It was 30...fingers went numb.
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I caught a crab on an assassin and one short hit in Rhody Saturday night. My passes are used up now until X-mass break. I'm going to make a few casts around here over the holiday though just to stay in the game.

Just a few more days as the contest ends this Sunday night. Here are the current standings:

Grand Champion- Largest Fish - Sauerkraut 36"
Late Champion - Last Fish Entered - PaulS
Numbskull Champion - Smallest Fish - PaulS 13"

Hoping to give it another shot...

Last night temp and new moon was nice from.what seen from my chair.
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Went out last night at dead low and it was dead.

Went out last night at dead low and it was dead.

I caught an 8" codfish Tuesday while blackfishing.... Does that count 😜
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you can have the prizes
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you can have the prizes
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Nope. I was on a boat. Doesnt count....
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True, it doesn't count. Have a great Thanksgiving
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I went yesterday morning to the Fire Beach and did ….NOTHING.

I went yesterday morning to the Fire Beach and did ….NOTHING.

Had that dead winter look to the water when I was there a few days before that....
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I tried the river around lo-cash. Nada
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I've had some luck on 20 minute efforts while the kid is at swim practice. Nothing big, but still nice to feel the pull this time of year. Had one Monday that may have completed for smallest, but didn't bother to measure or photo. I saw it splash, swung a plug at it and it hit 6 inches from the bank. Thought for sure I had a walleye for a minute. Gonna give a last ditch tomorrow before the storm.
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Just a few more days as the contest ends this Sunday night. Here are the current standings:

Grand Champion- Largest Fish - Sauerkraut 36"
Late Champion - Last Fish Entered - PaulS
Numbskull Champion - Smallest Fish - PaulS 13"

Congrats to Sauerkraut and PaulS! Guys, shoot me a PM and I'll get your plugs mailed out this week.

I haven't been out in over a week as I've been near bed-ridden with a nasty virus. The weather hasn't been too cooperative in that time frame so I doubt I've missed much. Will be back out a few more times for sure, and hoping to get in on another Christmas night blitz like I did several years back.

Toby,

If you know of a deserving kid, give the plugs to them.

Thanks
Paul

Hello Mr. TL.
Disgraceful this state of affairs that my 36" C&R striper ends up being the largest end of the season fish in this web sit, tongue in cheek, little "contest". A large number of good beach hunter fishermen zealots are on this site. And this was my biggest fish for the end of season also; but such is the state of the striped bass fishery.

However, contrary to PaulS, I will accept my plug, and follow my own definition about who a "deserving kid" is.
Bonds.
SauerKraut

Hello Mr. TL.
Disgraceful this state of affairs that my 36" C&R striper ends up being the largest end of the season fish in this web sit, tongue in cheek, little "contest". A large number of good beach hunter fishermen zealots are on this site. And this was my biggest fish for the end of season also; but such is the state of the striped bass fishery.

However, contrary to PaulS, I will accept my plug, and follow my own definition about who a "deserving kid" is.
Bonds.
SauerKraut

I like this
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Thanks for putting this on Toby!