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09-25-2008, 02:31 PM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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Wetsuit/Rocktop First
So Don/Afterhours, myself and our 2 buddies got blown off Cuttyhunk a day ahead of schedule due to the coming bad weather....which sucks! However I did get to do some rock hopping for the first time while I was over there! First time on top of a piano sized rock with the depth around the rock only about 6 feet at high water I got my first striper from off a rock! It was pretty damn awesome to say the least and the fish were smashing pretty good, had a couple 30 pound fish take a violent swipe but missed them! First fish I had on was about 23-24 pounds, got her to the rock and slid her up but the barb on one of the hooks bent (I think I had my drag set too tight-lesson learned) and she dropped off at my feet!   This one was only about 34 inches I think? Didn't weigh or measure....just glad to have her for dinner....she became fish cakes! Got a few smaller fish but just being out on that rock was a huge advantage and I absolutely loved it! |
Almost time to get our fish on!!! 
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09-25-2008, 02:33 PM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
Posts: 14,773
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Nice pictures Lawrence. Suit really shows off your girlish figure. 6' would have been way over my head.
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"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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09-25-2008, 02:35 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Easton, MA
Posts: 5,737
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Congrats on christening the wetsuit, Larry. Looks like you had a blast fishing to go along with some nice weather out on the island!
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09-25-2008, 02:37 PM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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I had christened the wetsuit about 3 weeks ago, been catching to 28 pounds but not from on top of rocks! Its an entirely different way to fish! Alot of fun!  |
Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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09-25-2008, 02:40 PM
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Retired Surfer
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Sunset Grill
Posts: 9,511
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I have that plug your fishing with!
That picture almost qualifies as fish porn. |
Swimmer a.k.a. YO YO MA
Serial Mailbox Killer/Seal Fisherman
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09-25-2008, 02:46 PM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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Does this qualify?
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Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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09-25-2008, 02:47 PM
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Hydro Orientated Lures
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Brockton,Ma
Posts: 8,484
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looks like you've lost weight .. is this Bigfish hottie thread ?  |
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09-25-2008, 02:49 PM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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I wish Ed! Thats what you call 300 pounds jammed into a 250 pound sack!  When you slip on that suit and zip er' up you lose 50 pounds! Quite the slimming effect! Bring on the donuts!  |
Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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09-25-2008, 03:08 PM
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Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: over the hill
Posts: 6,682
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Looks like the Colossus of Rhodes reborn.
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09-25-2008, 03:11 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2004
Location: South of Boston
Posts: 2,605
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Quote:
Originally Posted by numbskull
Looks like the Colossus of Rhodes reborn.
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lol.... Maybe Larry can come up with a plug... the Helios. |
The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. ~John Buchan
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09-25-2008, 03:19 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: north shore
Posts: 624
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nice catchin'...what happened to the eyes on those stripers?
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09-25-2008, 03:22 PM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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The one on the left got the tail treble buried in its eye......so by the time I got it out the fish was done so I kept it for dinner and to give some to a neighbor. The other one had no problem with either eye as far as I know.....I tried to revive that one but she would not go......so to the table she went!
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Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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09-25-2008, 03:53 PM
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Trophy Hunter Apprentice
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: THE Other Cape
Posts: 2,508
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NIIIIIIICE WORK, Larry!!
WTG on the rockhopping thang as well,
it's gotta be great to fish 360 instead of 180.
that wetsuitin it, way to fish, is looking more and more
appealing,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,the ability to be right where they are
is about to make me go do a BANK HEIST 
still trying to talk tweak the budget for
a stinking drytop, for the LOVE of Pete!!
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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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09-25-2008, 07:44 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Manasquan, N.J.
Posts: 286
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BassDawg
NIIIIIIICE WORK, Larry!!
WTG on the rockhopping thang as well,
it's gotta be great to fish 360 instead of 180.
that wetsuitin it, way to fish, is looking more and more
appealing,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,the ability to be right where they are
is about to make me go do a BANK HEIST
still trying to talk tweak the budget for
a stinking drytop, for the LOVE of Pete!!
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Dawg-
Not to take anything away from the drytop boys but you can get a good wetsuit for $100-200 depending on quality and size...or a good used one at the surf shop for substantially less. I just picked up a new O'Neil suit (3/2) for under a hundred and will put it to good use next week in Cutty. If it is chilly I will go with the 5 mm.
Jim S- Great idea...believe me  . |
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09-25-2008, 07:51 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
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I bet those boat guys were jealous
that looks like a fortier 26 going to port
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09-25-2008, 04:24 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Falmouth, Ma
Posts: 1,520
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nice fish larry!
way to go 
what are you using for boots on the rocks,? I would assume korkers and wet suit booties? |
60 % of the time, it works every time.
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09-25-2008, 04:37 PM
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<><><><><><><>
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: somewhere on a rock
Posts: 1,603
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thataboy larry
looking svelt in that suit
word of advice....get a kayak leash for when your swimming....just in case you drop your rod or get blown off a rock
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09-25-2008, 04:42 PM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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Thanks Jim...good advice! I talked with some of the more experienced wet suiters that were on Cuttyhunk and they gave me alot of great advice.
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Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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09-25-2008, 04:54 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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great thread BF
Glad to see you having so much fun |
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09-25-2008, 04:37 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: South Shore MA
Posts: 228
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very nice larry, too bad you had to leave early.
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09-25-2008, 04:50 PM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
Posts: 10,408
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Larry;
If the fish is tied to your ankle, be careful.
Much better with a longer rope around your waist...
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Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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09-26-2008, 06:15 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Worcester MA
Posts: 79
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Larry we met breifly at last plugfest, I'm a big guy also 6'5" 300lbs. Where did you say you got your wet suit and korkers. It looks like fun and us big guys can't just walk in any where to get something that fits. Also what was the cost. Thanks in advance. Matt
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09-27-2008, 03:18 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: South East Mass.
Posts: 263
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Way to go, Larry! Go git'em.
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