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04-25-2010, 05:08 AM
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Respect your elvers
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: franklin ma
Posts: 3,368
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The "It's On!" early season large challenge
Everybody's foaming at the mouth for the first large migrant fish. We'll get a few here and there until May 15th or so, then things should break wide open for numbers in the RI/Se Mass area, just like it always does.
Here's how to play:
1. Contest runs April 18 until Memorial Day.
2. Largest shore caught striped bass takes the cake.
3. You must provide sufficient proof of your catch such as a photo and/or weight slip. Use a scale if you have it or tape measure to add credibility if you release the fish...no need to kill the fish for a silly plug.
4. Don't bore me with "formula fish" as everybody knows the average fisherman can't measure a fish correctly anyways and thus, the "formula" is essentially meaningless to me... 
5. Largest fish by weight will get a BB custom plug of your choice. In the event of a tie for weight, I'll go by length.
Last edited by Back Beach; 04-25-2010 at 07:59 AM..
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It's not the bait
At the end of your line
It's the fishing hole
Where all the fish is blind
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04-25-2010, 06:49 AM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,824
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No boat, back in the suds.  
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04-25-2010, 07:48 AM
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Respect your elvers
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: franklin ma
Posts: 3,368
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Quote:
Originally Posted by piemma
So you have been making plugs for what....3 months? Now they are the "prize" in your your tournament.  |
Its either one of my plugs or a pack of rusty eel hooks as its all I have left in my inventory.
Actually, I was going to award one of Numbskull's darters as a prize and claim it as my own work... 
Alas, I hope the paint and epoxy will stay on these things for a few more weeks so I can get rid of them... 
Now get out there and catch something noteworthy, all of you..
Last edited by Back Beach; 04-25-2010 at 08:02 AM..
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It's not the bait
At the end of your line
It's the fishing hole
Where all the fish is blind
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04-25-2010, 07:51 AM
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by piemma
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Well, he has swayed from the dark side, whadyaexpect? Actually this is good, they will be very rare when he wakes up.
I will add to that prize with the elusive S-B welcome kit; Anatomy shirt (only few sizes remaining), S-B sticker, and BackBeach's 7 Mile River Hot Spots Manual.
Mike - just because people will ask  - Biggest = ??? - Weight, Length, girth next to skinny dude? Open to BB interpretation  ? |
~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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04-25-2010, 08:06 AM
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Respect your elvers
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: franklin ma
Posts: 3,368
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnR
Mike - just because people will ask - Biggest = ??? - Weight, Length, girth next to skinny dude? Open to BB interpretation ? |
Biggest by weight, ties broken by length.
Pics should be taken if possible so you can bust the stones of all your fellow S-B ers. |
It's not the bait
At the end of your line
It's the fishing hole
Where all the fish is blind
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04-25-2010, 09:50 AM
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Marcia! Marcia! Marcia!
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Marshfield
Posts: 2,608
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This contest seems like it is discriminating against short but girthy people  ! |
"Sunshine Day Dream"
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04-25-2010, 02:48 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: jerseyshore
Posts: 4,949
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Can NIB have ten rounds in the seventies by May 15th...  |
FORE!
It's usually darkest just before it turns Black..
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04-25-2010, 03:28 PM
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Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: over the hill
Posts: 6,682
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NIB in the seventies???? Too bad they don't make a foot wedge for fishing or he'd still be at it.
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04-25-2010, 04:21 PM
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Trophy Hunter Apprentice
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: THE Other Cape
Posts: 2,508
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnR
Well, he has swayed from the dark side, whadyaexpect? Actually this is good, they will be very rare when he wakes up.
I will add to that prize with the elusive S-B welcome kit; Anatomy shirt (only few sizes remaining), S-B sticker, and BackBeach's 7 Mile River Hot Spots Manual.
Mike - just because people will ask - Biggest = ??? - Weight, Length, girth next to skinny dude? Open to BB interpretation ? |
do ya have any XL's on the Anatomy shirts?
what tha hale is a S-B Anatomy shirt, pic please?
how's come i'm only hearing about the welcome kit, NOW?
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"The first condition of happiness is that the connection
between man and nature shall not be broken."~~ Leo Tolstoy
Tight Lines, and
Happy Hunting to ALL!
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04-25-2010, 06:33 PM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 8,672
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once again, another example of anti-boat discrimination. What doesnt kill me only makes me stronger.....
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making s-b.com a kinder, gentler place for all
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04-25-2010, 06:38 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
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Yeah, boat fishing is easy
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04-25-2010, 06:39 PM
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Hydro Orientated Lures
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Brockton,Ma
Posts: 8,484
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Do Kayak fish count ?  |
Belcher Goonfoock (retired)
(dob 4-21-07)
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04-26-2010, 03:33 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: jerseyshore
Posts: 4,949
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Quote:
Originally Posted by numbskull
NIB in the seventies???? Too bad they don't make a foot wedge for fishing or he'd still be at it.
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I am anticipating some very nice weatha..  |
FORE!
It's usually darkest just before it turns Black..
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04-26-2010, 03:34 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: jerseyshore
Posts: 4,949
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tagger
Do Kayak fish count ? |
A kayak is a gay boat.. |
FORE!
It's usually darkest just before it turns Black..
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04-26-2010, 03:45 AM
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Hydro Orientated Lures
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Brockton,Ma
Posts: 8,484
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NIB
A kayak is a gay boat.. |
Go iron your knickers and fluff the ball on top of your hat !!!!! |
Belcher Goonfoock (retired)
(dob 4-21-07)
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04-26-2010, 05:03 AM
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Respect your elvers
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: franklin ma
Posts: 3,368
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Good lord, 14 posts on this thread and no entries yet? I figured Numby for at least a 16" fish by this am....you guys are slipping.
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It's not the bait
At the end of your line
It's the fishing hole
Where all the fish is blind
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04-26-2010, 05:15 PM
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zziplex lover
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: upper cape cod, MA
Posts: 856
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MarshCappa
This contest seems like it is discriminating against short but girthy people ! |
Hey I resemble that!!!!! I mean....resent that!!!!! |
Lobster Troll #1
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04-26-2010, 07:29 PM
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Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: over the hill
Posts: 6,682
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Back Beach
Good lord, 14 posts on this thread and no entries yet? I figured Numby for at least a 16" fish by this am....
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You call? 16" sounds right. More days in first place, more days in first place. |
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04-26-2010, 07:35 PM
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Respect your elvers
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: franklin ma
Posts: 3,368
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Quote:
Originally Posted by numbskull
You call? 16" sounds right. More days in first place, more days in first place.
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Well, you get the "Numbskull" prize for being the first to submit something and also for being a good sport...now where did I put those eel hooks?
I think I'm going to offer up a feathered 6/0 siwash for the first sea robin too.
Keep em coming... |
It's not the bait
At the end of your line
It's the fishing hole
Where all the fish is blind
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05-01-2010, 09:33 PM
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Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: over the hill
Posts: 6,682
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For May 1st this one felt like a decent fish. 33", maybe 12-13 lbs.
Buzzards Bay. Go get 'em, they're there.
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05-02-2010, 04:49 AM
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Respect your elvers
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: franklin ma
Posts: 3,368
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Nice one George. I've been battling temptation, maybe tonight...
Now somebody catch this guy before he runs away with one of my plugs!!!
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It's not the bait
At the end of your line
It's the fishing hole
Where all the fish is blind
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05-12-2010, 05:35 PM
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Respect your elvers
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: franklin ma
Posts: 3,368
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Quote:
Originally Posted by numbskull
For May 1st this one felt like a decent fish. 33", maybe 12-13 lbs.
Buzzards Bay. Go get 'em, they're there.
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If someone doesn't put up a fish soon and knock this ringer off, I'm going to start entering my own catches. I'll be damned if he thinks he's getting another one of my plugs..
Last edited by Back Beach; 05-12-2010 at 05:45 PM..
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It's not the bait
At the end of your line
It's the fishing hole
Where all the fish is blind
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05-12-2010, 05:59 PM
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Red Eye Jedi
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: East Facing
Posts: 4,374
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nice fish Mike and great job taking the picture Tony
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05-12-2010, 06:21 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: north shore
Posts: 624
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Back Beach
If someone doesn't put up a fish soon and knock this ringer off, I'm going to start entering my own catches. I'll be damned if he thinks he's getting another one of my plugs.. |
nice pic... |
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05-12-2010, 06:33 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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Yeh. awesome photo -  |
~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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05-12-2010, 09:04 PM
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Marcia! Marcia! Marcia!
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Marshfield
Posts: 2,608
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Back Beach
If someone doesn't put up a fish soon and knock this ringer off, I'm going to start entering my own catches. I'll be damned if he thinks he's getting another one of my plugs.. |
AWESOME Photo! |
"Sunshine Day Dream"
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05-12-2010, 11:33 PM
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Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: over the hill
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Daylight fish don't count.
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05-13-2010, 04:16 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Sturbridge MA
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Thats a big river.
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Everything is better on the rocks.
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05-13-2010, 09:28 AM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: 61° 30′ 0″ N, 23° 46′ 0″ E
Posts: 8,158
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NIB
Can NIB have ten rounds in the seventies by May 15th... |
Nine hole scores don't count  |
Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools, because they have to say something.
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05-13-2010, 09:33 AM
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ditch boy
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: the sea
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sweet picture. love it!
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