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Clammer 10-02-2020 04:15 PM

there will ne schoolies around thru most of November . I don,t even fish the beaches until mid Oct at the earliest ><>:huh:

bart 10-04-2020 08:49 AM

Li.fish.Vt: John, you really need to fish more. Stop sitting around all day, wishing you were catching. Honestly, I don’t think you put in enough time...

With that said, hands down one of the most fun seasons I’ve ever had. Barely fished early on with the virus and a certain tackle shop sending the masses to other people’s back yards (literally). Started back up in Aug. Fished all over the place. Learned to accept my limitations. I just can’t wade bubble weed anymore with a knee that’s had 2 ACL reconstructions and a meniscus before the age of 35. Instead I worked with what I could. Couldn’t get in the boulders, so I started fishing spots where they met sand. Very rewarding and so much more enjoyable than constantly watching the horizon to see which roller wants to ruin your night. This allowed me to dial in on what I was doing and the results were very rewarding. This also led to me not fishing my favorite stretch as I took a bad spill back in June. I basically fished what I consider B+ spots. It was fun as hell and they produced like they would’ve back in the early 2000s. Fished with some great people. My circle is as tight as ever. Great fisherman, even better friends. The most epic sunrises and sunsets and that’s saying a lot because if anyone used to follow me on IG they know I’m a light show junkie. Highlight of the year was seeing a white shark from the beach. What a massive beast. Impressive animals. Wild seeing a pyramid move through the water 75 yards off the sand.

I’m done as my finances have been exhausted and there’s no fish left to be caught. (it’s over), but for me, this season was one for the books.... truly a “catching is a bonus” type year.
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hq2 10-04-2020 10:35 AM

Yeah, that’s a better way of looking at it. 15 to 20 years ago, I went out hoping for keepers. Now, as the years of quality lifetime are dwindling, I just enjoy being OTW, and am glad to catch anything. Heading out this afternoon for a few relaxing hours of C and R on my own pond (without having to worry about missing the Pats game, due to COVID 19).
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fishgolf 10-04-2020 04:58 PM

Bart, that was a great post!

Clammer 10-04-2020 06:29 PM

:jump:Bart doesn,t like boats

bart 10-04-2020 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by fishgolf (Post 1202283)
Bart, that was a great post!

Congrats on your amazing feat! Big time accomplishment. Somewhere Back Beach is smiling.

bart 10-04-2020 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Clammer (Post 1202289)
:jump:Bart doesn,t like boats

LOL Not true. Ive been known to pitch or 3 way an eel from time to time, pre-injuries. I enjoy vertical jigging for BSB while waiting for the albies to pop up. But ever since my last surgery, I just feel like a liability. Wouldn't want to ruin someone's day because I couldn't get my legs under me.

Clammer 10-04-2020 08:53 PM

no problem here .I never have a problem in turning around ………………….. except its when I find out that someone has a have to be home time :devil2:

bart 10-05-2020 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Clammer (Post 1202299)
no problem here .I never have a problem in turning around ………………….. except its when I find out that someone has a have to be home time :devil2:

Thanks, Mike. I appreciate all the invites over the years. Maybe next spring we can get on some pogies. I completely underestimated the Spring bite this year. My legs will be stronger and that’s relaxing fishing. Thanks bud, I’m sure I’ll see you on the beach this Fall even though it’s over and there’s no fish left to be caught lol
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nightfighter 10-05-2020 06:40 AM

Oh, can I relate, Bart... Accepting limitations. Not wading where the others do.. Even this year not accepting invites to the offshore tuna hunt as I am still not sure I am stabile enough on my feet... Hell I only got out on my own boat 6-7 times. I too had many surgeries (5) on my right knee before getting a total replacement. I knew in the back of my mind that I would eventually need one, but am urging you to do everything you can to build up yours now. The TKR is not a silver bullet. That said, most are not as compromised as you and I were/are going into that surgery. High respect to all who have experienced it. I am much improved and actually walking well at 16 plus months post op, but getting this body in motion is not at all as easy as it was before the surgery.

bart 10-05-2020 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by nightfighter (Post 1202311)
Oh, can I relate, Bart... Accepting limitations. Not wading where the others do.. Even this year not accepting invites to the offshore tuna hunt as I am still not sure I am stabile enough on my feet... Hell I only got out on my own boat 6-7 times. I too had many surgeries (5) on my right knee before getting a total replacement. I knew in the back of my mind that I would eventually need one, but am urging you to do everything you can to build up yours now. The TKR is not a silver bullet. That said, most are not as compromised as you and I were/are going into that surgery. High respect to all who have experienced it. I am much improved and actually walking well at 16 plus months post op, but getting this body in motion is not at all as easy as it was before the surgery.

Thanks for this post. I had basically resigned myself to the fact that I was going to need double knee replacements, but I’m too young for that. Just going to keep working on my legs and overall health. I need a scope that I put off because of the virus. Still have a loose body under my knee cap from the last surgery that doesn’t allow my knee cap to track properly. I already have arthritis at age 37.

I want to stay in this game for a long time. I was busting Li Fish.In.Vt’s balls because John is an absolute beast and could run laps around people my age. He’s taken care of his body and he keeps moving. I want to be able to do the same 20 years from now.

Best of luck with your recovery.
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nightfighter 10-05-2020 12:54 PM

I held off having mine done until I was in my 60s... In hindsight I wish I had done it in my forties... Pain in the joint and arthritis go away. And we heal better at younger ages.

Guppy 10-05-2020 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by nightfighter (Post 1202336)
I held off having mine done until I was in my 60s... In hindsight I wish I had done it in my forties... Pain in the joint and arthritis go away. And we heal better at younger ages.

This!

pbadad 10-05-2020 05:15 PM

Its been 10 months since the left knee replacement. I say its a 7 on a scale 1-10. Much much better than the old knee. No real pain just dealing with nerve numbness on rt side shin. I also have a slight clicking from under the patella(knee cap). Riding stationary bike 30 minutes a day helps getting the motion. The problem is the left knee needs doing soon. Im nursing it with a series of injections until this covid #^&#^&#^&#^& is over. Other problem is using more of the good knee to help the left one.
Rock hopping is basically a thing of the past. Hope to fill the void with beach fishing next year and maybe some easy shore formation. At 70 I still want to 50 or 49. LOL.
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MAKAI 10-05-2020 06:48 PM

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What it looks like. Had it done in 2017. Walking 4-5 miles a day now. Wish I had a little more flexibility but relatively pain free. 1975 football injury, had a substantial piece of the cartilage removed. Ground it to dust before I went for it.

nightfighter 10-05-2020 07:51 PM

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That x-ray tech sucked... And I am being quite serious. The pics don't show any spacing between the tibia and femur.
Here's my xray set. I will spare you the stapled shots...

MAKAI 10-05-2020 08:05 PM

My new surgeon thinks I’ll be replacing the replacement sooner than later.
Can’t wait

Rappin Mikey 10-06-2020 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bart (Post 1202271)
Li.fish.Vt: John, you really need to fish more. Stop sitting around all day, wishing you were catching. Honestly, I don’t think you put in enough time...

With that said, hands down one of the most fun seasons I’ve ever had. Barely fished early on with the virus and a certain tackle shop sending the masses to other people’s back yards (literally). Started back up in Aug. Fished all over the place. Learned to accept my limitations. I just can’t wade bubble weed anymore with a knee that’s had 2 ACL reconstructions and a meniscus before the age of 35. Instead I worked with what I could. Couldn’t get in the boulders, so I started fishing spots where they met sand. Very rewarding and so much more enjoyable than constantly watching the horizon to see which roller wants to ruin your night. This allowed me to dial in on what I was doing and the results were very rewarding. This also led to me not fishing my favorite stretch as I took a bad spill back in June. I basically fished what I consider B+ spots. It was fun as hell and they produced like they would’ve back in the early 2000s. Fished with some great people. My circle is as tight as ever. Great fisherman, even better friends. The most epic sunrises and sunsets and that’s saying a lot because if anyone used to follow me on IG they know I’m a light show junkie. Highlight of the year was seeing a white shark from the beach. What a massive beast. Impressive animals. Wild seeing a pyramid move through the water 75 yards off the sand.

I’m done as my finances have been exhausted and there’s no fish left to be caught. (it’s over), but for me, this season was one for the books.... truly a “catching is a bonus” type year.
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Even though I snuck up on your and John's fish, it was awesome sharing a tide with you that night. Even though they were smaller fish, we smoked them!

bart 10-06-2020 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rappin Mikey (Post 1202369)
Even though I snuck up on your and John's fish, it was awesome sharing a tide with you that night. Even though they were smaller fish, we smoked them!

It was good to see you, Mikey. Looking lean and mean brotha
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Higgie 10-06-2020 06:35 PM

Haven’t had full replacement but had acl with a hamstring graft four years ago at 34 years young. I’m not a small guy but I’m active had a decent recovery but took a few years to feel comfortable enough to walk on bowling balls all night or stand on a rock getting beat up by waves. On my feet all day by profession but I think the body in motion stays in motion keep building muscle strength around the weak points
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hq2 10-06-2020 06:57 PM

Tore my ACL skiing when I was 37. Ended my running career; took to biking after that. Started fishing a lot when I couldn’t run or play basketball any more.
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Higgie 10-06-2020 07:37 PM

Worst part about having one done early In life...... once one door hinge goes the other ain’t far behind
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nightfighter 10-06-2020 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Higgie (Post 1202440)
Worst part about having one done early In life...... once one door hinge goes the other ain’t far behind
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I am most fortunate and grateful that my left knee is in excellent shape and shows great spacing between the bones. (See x-ray) My first surgery for torn ACL was September 1975.So that left knee has carried the load for 45 years before the TKR.

I have accepted that this is likely a two year recovery to see what my maximum gain will be. So that puts me into Memorial Day 2021. I am grateful to be walking, working, and making the most of what we have while waiting for 2020 to pass.

My apologies for the hijack of the Fall Run thread. I miss the old days running up and down beaches chasing blitzing bass and blues... Many an afternoon there would be guys in business suits, dashing barefoot into the mayhem, rods in hand, during their commute home.

The knee replacement deserve its own thread, if only for those who might be on their way to considering having such a procedure. As Clammer says, appreciate what you have... in this case, your mobility.

bart 10-07-2020 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Higgie (Post 1202440)
Worst part about having one done early In life...... once one door hinge goes the other ain’t far behind
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Yep. I can already feel it. Subconsciously compensating for/protecting the injured knee.
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Rappin Mikey 10-07-2020 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by bart (Post 1202425)
It was good to see you, Mikey. Looking lean and mean brotha
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Thanks! It must be from reeling in all those fish. It certainly isn't from all of the ice cream I've been eating.

Rockfish9 10-15-2020 01:53 PM

Still some pretty decent fish here, I haven't
Been, damn shoulder is acting up, but one of the guys I work with that's a dedicated
Surf that, took some advise I gave him and has been into fish outside the slot to about 30lbs( my guess by the picture).
All on needle fish and Danny's I gave him.. still hope for some of you southern guys for a few quality fish.thought I'd pass it along.
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numbskull 10-16-2020 05:26 AM

More bunker in Vineyard Sound than I have ever seen. That ought to hold fish for a while.
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Guppy 10-16-2020 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by numbskull (Post 1203097)
More bunker in Vineyard Sound than I have ever seen. That ought to hold fish for a while.
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Lots around Buz Bay

bart 10-17-2020 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Guppy (Post 1203102)
Lots around Buz Bay

And more coming...
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nightfighter 10-17-2020 08:42 AM

Hmm.. Maybe time to put my boat away and jump on someone else's down there.

Guppy 10-17-2020 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by nightfighter (Post 1203214)
Hmm.. Maybe time to put my boat away and jump on someone else's down there.

It’s been tough Ross,,, lucky to get one or two days a week with all the wind... poor Chris brings the boat up for 3 weeks and lucky to get out only several days!! But they were good

Clammer 10-17-2020 06:37 PM

B IG shore bite today …..like the Octobers of back in the day ><

But the was a super low tide to cash in on ..

15 minutes .. 30 Asians crabs & 35 little necks . no rakes or boots :sled:

SAUERKRAUT 10-19-2020 01:08 PM

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Only the belly of some of these occasional fish indicates to me that there is a "Fall Run" in effect. If I find anything at all, it is an individual fish.

PaulS 10-19-2020 02:24 PM

This has probably been my best fall in 10 years easily.
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Got Stripers 10-19-2020 03:34 PM

Good day off Saconet in friends boat, easy ten fish pick on good tog and while on first spot we watched acres of fish and birds, but we came for tog. On pulling first set anchor we motored over and discovered they were micro stripers as suspected, but we picked up some nice chunky sea bass dropping my 4” split tails to the bottom under the schoolies. Ironically in all the years of fishing in multiple boats I’ve never been boarded to check fish, today was a first at the ramp, no issues of course.

Guppy 10-19-2020 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SAUERKRAUT (Post 1203337)
Only the belly of some of these occasional fish indicates to me that there is a "Fall Run" in effect. If I find anything at all, it is an individual fish.

Very nice to see.... congrats

bart 10-20-2020 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by PaulS (Post 1203341)
This has probably been my best fall in 10 years easily.
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Same here. Not my best in terms of poundage, but the consistency has been amazing, and I’ve fished all over the place.

Those saying there’s no fish left simply aren’t fishing or just don’t see a reason to fish if large aren’t readily available, which is fine, but to say there isn’t a Fall Run taking place is incorrect. Talk to anyone who lives by the water down this way and they’ll tell you it’s the best they’ve seen in 40 years.
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bart 10-20-2020 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Got Stripers (Post 1203347)
, but we picked up some nice chunky sea bass dropping my 4” split tails to the bottom under the schoolies.

My buddy was standing next to a guy the other day who caught a 20” BSB on a storm shad.
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zimmy 10-20-2020 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by PaulS (Post 1203341)
This has probably been my best fall in 10 years easily.
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Because you bought a boat? :faga:

PaulS 10-20-2020 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by zimmy (Post 1203400)
Because you bought a boat? :faga:

No. haven't gone for stripers yet.

My wife calls it the dingy and has no interest in going out in it.


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