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12-31-2004, 10:12 AM
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Needlefish Nazi
Join Date: Mar 2001
Posts: 1,754
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HAB'S 2004 Angler of the Year
I'm happy to announce the winners of the 3rd annual HAB'S ANGLER OF THE YEAR AWARDS for the Largest Striped Bass.
First place goes to Tony Chiarappo. 47 lbs on a 1 1/4 oz. Sand Eel Needlefish. Winner of a Hab's jacket, hat and a 40 inch Hab's Needlefish.
Second place goes to Jim Sylvester. 45 lbs on a 2 oz Needlefish. Winner of an assortment of Hab's Needlefish plugs.
Third place goes to Tony Chiarappo. 43.2 lbs on a 12 inch Needlefish. Winner of an assortment of Hab's Needlefish plugs.
This contest consists of catching a Striped Bass on a Hab's Needlefish. The fish must be weighed on a certified scale at a bait shop and witnessed.
I'd like to thank all who participated and would like to Thank all those who have been Supporters through the Years.
At this time I would also like to welcome my son John Jr. to the company. He will be a valuable asset to me. He is a third year graphic art student and his expertise will prove invaluable to my company.
HAPPY NEW YEAR....... and we'll be back out there catching the Big One before you know it.
Last edited by JHABS; 12-31-2004 at 10:28 AM..
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Over the Last Several Years HAB'S NEEDLEFISH Have Caught More "Confirmed" 30, 40, 50, and even 60 pound Striped Bass than any other Wooden Needlefish on the Market today. 2 Over 50lbs. and 1 Over 60lbs. in 2005 alone........... "HOOK UP WITH HAB'S" Your Best Bet For BIG BASS.....
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12-31-2004, 10:15 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: marshfield,ma
Posts: 833
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Mr.Chirappo is a machine. I hope I can fish as hard and as much as he does at that age.
Last edited by riverrat2; 12-31-2004 at 10:42 AM..
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12-31-2004, 10:24 AM
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Geezer Gone Wild
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 3,397
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Congrats to the winners 
And BIG congratulations on the addition of John Jr to the company, Habs!
For those of you who don't know John Jr., he's an extremely talented artist - best of luck to him in his new undertaking!
Happy New Year - every day is one day closer  |
"There is no royal road to this heavy surf-fishing. With all the appliances for comfort experience can suggest, there is a certain amount of hard work to be done and exposure to be bourne as a part of the price of success." From "Striped Bass," Scribner's Magazine, 1881.
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12-31-2004, 10:46 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Kingston, Ma
Posts: 2,294
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Congrats to the "Beast of the Beach".
The best and hardest working surf fisherman that I have ever had the honor of fishing with.
Like the thread that is on here about "WHat it Takes". Mr. C is the definition.
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12-31-2004, 11:31 AM
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Respect your elvers
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: franklin ma
Posts: 3,368
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T.C. has absolutely no peers, never has, and never will. I don't think anyone will ever duplicate his success or even come close to it. At 67, the man is a legend indeed. He is likely walking the soft sand right now building up the legs for next season.
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12-31-2004, 12:00 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 5,945
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Congrats to TC and Jim S.
Yep TC is the definition of what it takes.
Congrats to Both Mr. Habs, sounds like a great addition for both of you.
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12-31-2004, 12:24 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Vero Beach Florida
Posts: 1,597
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Happy New Years John!...
Keep up the great work!
Bliz  |
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12-31-2004, 02:57 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Here and There Seasonally
Posts: 5,985
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 Congrats and Happy New Year! John, did you say 40 inch Needlefish?!!  |
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12-31-2004, 04:39 PM
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Registered Grandpa
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: east coast
Posts: 8,592
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Re: HAB'S 2004 Angler of the Year
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Originally posted by JHABS
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This contest consists of catching a Striped Bass on a Hab's Needlefish. The fish must be weighed on a certified scale at a bait shop and witnessed.
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Hey John,how about the catch and release guys  Ya could be sued for discrimination  
Cogratulations to the winners,those are some nice size fish
Congratulations to your son being added to the staff  |
" Choose Life "
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12-31-2004, 06:25 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 1,269
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Congrats to the winners!!!!!
Great plugs + good fishermen = success
Bernzy
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"Sometimes you eat the bear and, well, sometimes... the bear, he eats you." _____________________
Support your S-B sponsors
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01-01-2005, 07:52 AM
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Needlefish Nazi
Join Date: Mar 2001
Posts: 1,754
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Tonys is as Hard Core as it gets, He is a Book of Knowledge, He's is also in The 50 lber on a Hab's Needlefish Club.
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Over the Last Several Years HAB'S NEEDLEFISH Have Caught More "Confirmed" 30, 40, 50, and even 60 pound Striped Bass than any other Wooden Needlefish on the Market today. 2 Over 50lbs. and 1 Over 60lbs. in 2005 alone........... "HOOK UP WITH HAB'S" Your Best Bet For BIG BASS.....
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01-01-2005, 09:49 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
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Congrats to all of you. Tony C is a master surfcaster who knows his stuff, I say good for him
Good luck with John jr.
You build a fine needlefish Hab, keep up the good work. |
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01-01-2005, 01:21 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: its an easy guess
Posts: 197
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Congrats to all the winners....as well as to John Jr(and his proud dad Im sure), nice to know the company will be in family hands turning out a great product for years to come.
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01-01-2005, 02:39 PM
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It's about respect baby!
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: ri
Posts: 6,358
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Congrats to the winners!
Also congrats to John Jr.! |
Domination takes full concentration..
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01-01-2005, 04:18 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,270
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Tony + someone I want to meet
Johnny Jr - you have another chance to be better than your dad (he's a better angler )... Smoother with the ladies, drives a cooler truck
Seriously - Good luck! |
~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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01-01-2005, 06:35 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 7,649
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Great prize....a 40 inch needlefish! wow! talk about a collectable!! I am thinking of weighing a few fish next season instead of releasing.
Without question Habs needles are an absolute must-have in every surf bag. If you don't think so, you've never fished them. |
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01-02-2005, 07:46 AM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,824
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Tony C. Also known as "The Legend" among the oldtimers at Thundermist. At least that's what Lanny told me.
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No boat, back in the suds.  
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01-03-2005, 08:35 AM
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Boston Anglah
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Sitting on top of the world with my legs hangin free
Posts: 3,322
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Re: HAB'S 2004 Angler of the Year
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Originally posted by JHABS
Winner of a Hab's jacket, hat and a 40 inch Hab's Needlefish.
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Wow...A Habs Bassball bat...sweeeet
Congrats.....  |
Used hard and put away dirty....
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