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Old 05-20-2012, 12:44 AM   #1
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55#,5 ounces for Rich Morris from the surf in CT. Pics to come.

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Old 05-20-2012, 12:53 AM   #2
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Hell ya, Rich!
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Old 05-20-2012, 04:10 AM   #3
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Congratulations, can't wait to see the pics!
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Old 05-20-2012, 06:07 AM   #4
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Old 05-20-2012, 06:17 AM   #5
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Tropical storm "Alberto"
will be turnin the bite on even more

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Old 05-20-2012, 07:17 AM   #6
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WOW!! Congrats to Rich Morris!!! Thats awesome!!

Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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Old 05-20-2012, 07:24 AM   #7
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Rich is the man!!!
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Old 05-20-2012, 07:25 AM   #8
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Well deserved Rich!!!!!!!!!

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Old 05-20-2012, 07:34 AM   #9
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Better known at Strider on S-B, here is a shot of Rich's 55 from last night.
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Old 05-20-2012, 07:40 AM   #10
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Looks like a seal team 6 guy. The guys who fish like this crack me up. Nice fish and pic too.

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Old 05-20-2012, 07:46 AM   #11
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Congrats, Rich! Awesome fish!
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Old 05-20-2012, 08:07 AM   #12
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Congrats Rich!!
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Old 05-20-2012, 08:15 AM   #13
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Karma..... but in a good way.... Rich doesn't talk much, always helps people and is an all around great guy.... Nice to see his hard work and years of dedication pay off..... Congrats...

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Old 05-20-2012, 08:22 AM   #14
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Congrats Rich!!! Wow! What a fish!!!
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Old 05-20-2012, 08:27 AM   #15
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Karma..... but in a good way.... Rich doesn't talk much, always helps people and is an all around great guy.... Nice to see his hard work and years of dedication pay off..... Congrats...
That is refreshing Nicely done Rich you sound like the type of guy that deserves to catch a fish like that. Well done!
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Old 05-20-2012, 09:12 AM   #17
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Holy crap!!

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Old 05-20-2012, 09:31 AM   #18
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MEGA Cow. Awesome buddy!!!!!
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Awesome! Congrats on a great fish.
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Old 05-20-2012, 09:44 AM   #20
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wow....what a beast...congrats on the superdupercow!

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Old 05-20-2012, 09:48 AM   #21
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congrats awesome fish
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Old 05-20-2012, 09:53 AM   #22
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Better known at Strider on S-B, here is a shot of Rich's 55 from last night.
That's a great shot of Rich and the fish! Congratulations again Rich, couldn't have been caught by a more deserving guy.
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Old 05-20-2012, 10:15 AM   #23
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Awesome catch, the stuff dreams are made of!

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Old 05-20-2012, 10:17 AM   #24
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Congrats you old curmudgeon..........Gettin it done for the old guys.
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Old 05-20-2012, 10:18 AM   #25
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Awesome fish.

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Old 05-20-2012, 10:39 AM   #26
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Awesome, glad to witness this monster and celebrate with a true surfcaster who deserves this cow!
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Old 05-20-2012, 11:03 AM   #27
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Rich Morris has the greatest respect from those that know him well and those who know him a little. Not just as a surfcaster but as a man.

Congratulations on a tremendous fish to tell your grandchildren about.

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Old 05-20-2012, 11:11 AM   #28
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Looks huge!

Even next to a 6' 200lber.!!

Congrats Rich, and thank Frank for the good karma.
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Old 05-20-2012, 11:34 AM   #29
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Wow... great fish... what did Rich catch it on?

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Old 05-20-2012, 11:45 AM   #30
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Not sure on that 5 ounces...fish doesn't look over 55 lbs to me

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