Kierran's pics are the best ones in my opinion Mike. They definitely show the fish is BIG.

I hope it all works out for the angler.

And I hope all the big fish chasers learn that with a little forethought they can save themselves a load of grief when going public with a big, big bass.1) Measure the length and girth as accurately and precisely as possible, and document with good photos, 2) Never show pictures that could be misleading or misinterpretted, 3) Open the fish up, with multiple, reliable, impartial witnesses present if the measured weight and calculated weight don't seem to jive... In short, dot the "I's", cross the "T's", and be as transparent as possible when seeking glory via a big bass.

Good luck Greg!
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‪Hilter Loses a Big Striper‬‏ - YouTube

:hee:

If I were ever to catch big fish, I would let him go. Larrys a good guy and wouldn't look good on my wall..
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I can see that . My 42lb had a 28" girth ,and it looks like a minnow compared to that fish !

Why does woody keep talking about CT fish?Nowhere else has consistent fishing like CT besides the Block,August included.
Cowhunter obviously has a boner for Myerson because of the fact he beat him out last year for Angler of the Year. This is petty jealousy and nothing more and regardless of the outcome, it makes Kenny seem like nothing less than a sore loser.He hasn't posted for a while but he is burning the phones and internet trying to discredit this accomplishment.I hope he gets the record just so Ken can eat crow.This way he and all his sycophants will have have whined in vain.If the shoe were on the other foot,and someday it could be,he would recruit more help to surround him.Go cry to On The Water,but they have to play by their own rules and not make exceptions to appease the masses.
I agree with MikeP,this cheaters tournament was tarnished a long time ago and I am glad I got out when I did.

Got that by reworking the length-girth formula....

(Girth x Girth x Length) / 800 = Weight

SO ...

Girth = Square Root of (Weight x 800) / Length

Please check me on this!!!


PS I keep mentioning CT fish??? So CT is a striper hot bed like BI?? I want some of what you smoke Chris!


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[QUOTE=Sea Dangles;877908]Why does woody keep talking about CT fish?Nowhere else has consistent fishing like CT besides the Block,August included.

Cowhunter obviously has a boner for Myerson because of the fact he beat him out last year for Angler of the Year. This is petty jealousy and nothing more and regardless of the outcome, it makes Kenny seem like nothing less than a sore loser.He hasn't posted for a while but he is burning the phones and internet trying to discredit this accomplishment.I hope he gets the record just so Ken can eat crow.This way he and all his sycophants will have have whined in vain.If the shoe were on the other foot,and someday it could be,he would recruit more help to surround him.Go cry to On The Water,but they have to play by their own rules and not make exceptions to appease the masses.

Wasnt even close to Angler of the year, not even in top 5... There were more deserving anglers putting more time in than I was...

I guess when some 60% of the people on the other sites poll see it as BS they are stupid? Monicas fluke was a world record too, everybody that was disputing that was stupid too... This is way above OTW and F&S, this is a World record striped bass we are talking about and the behavior that went along with this fish was extremely suspicious! The pictures do even more to discredit the fish, but I completely understand just how normal all his other fish looked along with this one and just how normal his behavior was. I know youve seen your share and wieghed your share of 40's, 50's and 60's. You can honestly say from all the Photos, interviews from freelance writers who want a story, you are 100% convinced with no doubt that something is a miss? Have you even spoke with anybody thats seen the fish? Its not about jealousy at all, I know I have a better chances of winning a lottery than catching a world record! What injustice would be done to the current World and state records if in fact something was not right here???

Here Chris, You and Greg Meyerson can learn from a much more intelligent person on the proper proceedure of filing for a world record. No Panic Attacks, ER Visits, Games, leader stories, Red mushy or disapearing fish, running from the tackle shops or the press, and no DRAMA, a truly appreciating and deserving angler. Shes only 14, knows how to use a camera, measuring tape and understanding length to fork, length to tip, and girth. followed simple, yet extremely complicated instructions for some. I am confident in saying that probably 100% of striped bass anglers couldnt be happier for a more deserving Angler!

http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/n...cc4c03286.html

All the Best to You Chris! I hope that you may catch an 80 one day! My days of Com fishing and charters in New England are over bud...

[QUOTE=CowHunter;877958]"Once they did, the true measure of the monster became apparent - it was 54 inches long and had a girth of 32 inches. "

That fish was 58 lbs.. Does anyone know the girth on the 81 lb fish??

The worst thing about these threads is the effin holier than thou asshats just lurking along so they can pounce on whoever doesn't share their opinion. One in particular... Swear to God I've never seen him post anything positive about anything or anyone but himself and his inflated sense of the worth of his opinion... Stfu already..
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ok I will :hee:

:gh::soon:

lol... not u boog...:love:

I know I was kidding LOL

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Not you - but while you're at it :devil2:

It's what we do, most of us anyhow. We go fishing with the hopes of getting a personal best, or just a decent time out. To me, it would be a BLAST getting a fish that size. I would feel very good, for sure! I would say, thank you Lord, and call it a day!:)

ok good... Feeling off kilter... Little break from SD.com may be in order...
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There's a 1/2 hour of my life I'll never get back....:rolleyes:

I'm with you K-
I just read all 10 pages of this for the first time-
Wow

BEST POST YET!!!
:uhuh: - :uhuh:

Wow, quite the range of posts in this thread, but only time will tell if it gets certified, etc... Unfortunately the chatter will never end. Hell, McReynold's fish comes up at least once a year in disucssion as to what happened on that September night. There will always be speculation, theories and chatter around the eel tank, but only Greg knows for sure what really happened Thursday night. I for one hope it is all legit as I would love to see the record come home to Connecticut.

If history is going to repeat itself, we should all be hitting the surf between now and the night of 10/8/2012. Rocchetta's boat caught record only stood for 431 days before it was bested by a real (shore caught) fish... :uhuh: :rotf2: :fishin:

:)

I dont meant to stir the pot here, but i just read that this guy caught a 60 lber a few days before the 81 lber..

hmmmmmmmmm Makes you wonder. :angel:

Makes me wonder where he was fishing, and why was I not there.

I think the person who posted what i read is mistaken.. he did land a 60 in early july.. not in the same week.

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Striped Bass All-Tackle Record Challenged

News has spread quickly of Greg Myerson’s recent striped bass catch in Connecticut, USA as a potential contender for the All-Tackle title. As one would expect, this application is causing quite a buzz; if approved, Myerson’s catch would break a 29 year old record for one of North America’s most popular inshore saltwater species. Myerson’s application arrived at IGFA late last and the review process is now underway. Several IGFA staff, including the President,will review all materials and testimonies before making a decision; in the meantime, here’s a look at the record Myerson’s catch is challenging:

Current All Tackle Striped Bass Record

Angler: Albert McReynolds
Catch Date: September 21, 1982
Catch Place: Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
Weight: 35.6 kg (78 lb 8 oz)

The application for the record has been filed. The process is underway. The fish will be judged. Congrats MR Meyerson...I think you did it right.

Eff Jerz!:smash:

Word is the fish,scale,tackle shop and angler have all been maligned by the OTW staff.The scale was recently certified by CT weights and measures and the fish is at NE taxidermy.

I stand by what I first posted the day it was caught...I believe he broke the record. He has caught too many big fish to fabricate a story, stuff a fish or do anything dishonest.

But all this stuff still means nothing if the fish isnt opened up and reweighed. The taxidermist will probably find nothing in the fish, but what does the fish weigh if theres nothing in it?

The fish has already been weighed on a scale that has been certified.Why would it have to be reweighed?People have to stop assuming wrongdoing here and let things unfold as they would in any other scenario.

well said.

Too much jealousy for that. those that can't will always try to discredit those that do.

I'm glad the fish has been submitted... this should put it to bed for good.. as i said in my original ost.. helluva fish.. I'd like to shake his hand.

I will forever doubt it, unless the fish is gutted and checked. I dont know the angler, scale operator and most people on this board, so why would I trust random peoples judgment on it? So what if it was weighed on a certified scale, it could have been stuffed? Gut it at the taxidermist, see whats in there. Reweigh the entire fish and contents on a certified scale and see what you get. If the fish is around 80 pounds still, the record can solidly be confirmed. If the fish comes in at 50, it was a cheat as 30 pounds are missing from the equation.

This has nothing to do with jealousy, discredit or whatever. Its just common sense from my point of view, and I will never believe its true until its is actually proven true. So what if IGFA certifies it based on "the story" or looking at the outside of the fish? The fishing world is full of BS stories, exageration, blah blah - you really have to prove it true. If they can prove it true, yeah I couldnt be happier for the guy. Its cool to see the record go to someone who fishes all the time and can appreciate the accomplishment.

My opinion is that you gotta fish for yourself. If you try to "keep up with the Jones" you'll always be left miserable and empty.

LOL Well I've never seen China so I guess it isn't there LOL Oh thats right my oppinion really doesn't count as those in the appointed positions do have an oppinion that counts. If I don't like it then i guess that I need to get a job in one of those positions so my oppinion does count. LOL Sweet fish wish it were mine but I seem to loose the giants like that LOL

I hope that fish still has all it's scales, if not, that could raise more questions than it answers.

-spence

I am happy for the fellow and glad to see the previous record eclipsed(Which IMO was highly dubious!!! from everything I read, including "his own words")
That said I still think Tony S has the real bass record...boat bass don't (or should not) count.

One thing that bothers me though...there seems to be a lot of parallels the big fish caught now and the big fish caught in '81-82....a few big ones (records) in both cases with an extreme drop off in young populations...this is not looking good in my view for the future and I hope I am not the only one who is noticing this.

it's called faith... faith in man kind that the majority of people have pure hearts and intentions... I'm glad I grew up in a time when a mans word was the gold standard... for better or for worse, I still believe in it... innocent until proven guilty.

I do agree with one thing.. and I preach it at seminars and to green horns as well as vetrans... be only concerned with what you can accomplish.. dont get caught up in with what others are doing or may have done...yesterday is the past.. tomorrow is a brand new day.

It's also called process. The IFGA has a process they believe is trustworthy enough to warrant their accreditation. It's like a scientific fact, perhaps never 100% but close enough...

Don't be a doubter without reason, it will kill your fish karma :uhuh:

-spence