Originally Posted by Striper_Haven_03 (Post 798409)

Thanks for all the replies. I let most fish over 25lbs go as they contribute in a very large way to the future of this sport. I do keep the occasional 28-36" fish for the table but very much enjoy seeing them swim off. Some quick pics and weight and they are usually back in the water in under 2 minutes after I get my hands on them. I spent some extra time with this one in a very rough surf, which only added to the memory. After a lot of hard work I feel very grateful she passed my way,finally. Still hoping for that 50..............I know they are here where I fish. I might have very well had one on last week. I bit of patience and maybe she will come.

Originally Posted by Striper_Haven_03 (Post 798338)

The best part of it all for me was spending a few minutes in the surf with her and watching her swim away. There isnt anything in the world that can duplicate that feeling.

Originally Posted by Striper_Haven_03 (Post 798334)

45.3lbs caught this morning around 3am. After around 2000 casts it was finally in the cardsafter a heart breaker last week that had to go close to 50 that broke off 3 feet from the rock I was fishing.

-Fireman