Jeez, just saw the photo - now that is what I'd call a slob!
Damned fine fish, too
All kidding aside, Red is proud of ya
"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.