I hope I didn't offend anyone with my comment for it was out of curiosity and not anythingelse.
I actually prefer posting questions on regional if not national boards depending on the subject matter. I've heard so much of fishing the NEasters that I was curious what (mother nature wise) caused the trophies being caught.
As BM put it, exp will help and I need to put in more time.
I'm just pissed off because life kept fishing hidden from me until now (38). I don't think I have the luxury of fishing 30-40 yrs. But better late than never I guess.
Thanks for all the input.
PS: I did fish almost 40 days so far this yr, so I'm happy.