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07-24-2008, 10:53 PM
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Geezer Gone Wild
Join Date: Nov 2001
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND
Chuck,
thats possibly Harley Benton. Damn good fisherman in a tin boat around the rocks of gansett...
how many big fish did Steve F get in his career..  |
Yup, that's him, Bry and as for Steve - well 
In fact, saw Steve and the Mrs on Sea Wolf the morning of the charter my brother-in-law and I took with Corey, as usual they had just limited out on fluke. Told Steve about Scott's 1st bass, the 35# -Steve shook his hand and said "Welcome aboard."
Yup, one of the all-time greats in my book. |
"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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07-25-2008, 05:07 AM
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Steve "Van Staal"
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Cranston
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I have been told that John Martini, Sherwood Lincoln and Ray Jobin all have 50 plus bass over 50 pounds. Wow! From the surf, I don't know who has the most. I do know that Pat Abate has at least 5, maybe more. Tim Coleman has 3 and one over 60. #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& has 1 from surf and 1 from boat with a 60 also from the boat. Also, I bet some surfmen fishing the Island in the 80's had a few. Some of the islanders had great scores back then basically because they lived there. In addition, Al Knie from LI has a few(?) under his belt. As does LIer Billy Lagakis and wrote a great book about his striper exploits. If I think of any more I'll chime in. Oh, I can't forget a rod and reeler I know who will remain nameless, has alot of 50's, catching 2 in one day and 4 in a weeks time to name a few of his accomplishments. These guys are amazing.
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07-25-2008, 05:24 AM
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Steve "Van Staal"
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Cranston
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Catching a 50 pound striper is a real accomplishment. Alot of great boat and surf fisherman out ther have never done it. It's like pitching a no hitter in baseball, it is rare indeed. So it gives you a better idea of just how good these gentleman are and how much time they put on the water.
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07-25-2008, 05:32 AM
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Steve "Van Staal"
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Cranston
Posts: 544
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More surf 50's-- Frank Daignault- 6 I think. Jerry Slyvester had 6 or 7 I'm told.
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07-25-2008, 05:36 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Uh, in a spot....
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Our friend and member here, Sauerkraut, has five, 3 in one night all surf caught. ( and all on plugs!!!!!!!!!!)  |
Why even try......... 
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07-25-2008, 08:41 AM
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Geezer Gone Wild
Join Date: Nov 2001
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From the surf, I dunno - Iron Mike has to be up there.
The Iron Wonder has 2 60#s from the surf but I'm not sure how many 50's  |
"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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07-25-2008, 09:32 AM
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Steve "Van Staal"
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Cranston
Posts: 544
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One I think.
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