60.85 Lber wieghed for the Cup! - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

numbskull · 07-07-2010, 08:26 PM

Ask yourself just what makes it impressive.

Its size? Well obviously, but the fisherman had nothing to do with that.

The technique? Uh.....no. Nothing too special about live-lining large baits for bass. Takes work, and some skill, but hey that is what these fish eat so it hardly qualifies as special.

The tackle. Doubtful. Good bet he had a serious reel, stout rod, and heavy line. And a boat.

The knowledge, dedication, and time he put in to get it? Well that is commendable, but hardly impressive.....loads of guys do the same.

Its value? Yeah, winning a 1000 bucks with a fish I guess can be impressive.

What I think really impresses us is his luck. And before you go ballistic, I don't doubt he is a good and deserving fisherman. But so are thousands of other guys who never get this lucky. It is the fact that it can and does happen, so therefore it can and may happen to us that really impresses us. It is more about the fish itself and ourselves than the guy in the picture.

Now if he had released it.....THAT would say something impressive about him. He didn't (which is OK) and so he'll remain a very good fisherman who got lucky and got his reward and deserves congratulations.......but it is the fish, not him, who was impressive. Too bad it is gone now.

bloocrab · 07-08-2010, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by numbskull

Ask yourself just what makes it impressive.

.........if he had released it.....THAT would say something impressive about him. He didn't (which is OK)........

If he released a dozen fish between 20 & 30 pounds that day but kept 2 for himself, ...would that IMPRESS YOU???....or are you just mad that HIS 60 will not make it to the end of your line? What really bothers you about this particular angler keeping a fish of a lifetime????....Perhaps you've caught many 60# fish????? Can I fish with you too,,,, PLEEEASE!!!!

RIROCKHOUND · 07-08-2010, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bloocrab

Can I fish with you too,,,, PLEEEASE!!!!

You are such a whore

CowHunter · 07-08-2010, 07:57 AM

By the way... Heard a 64 was killed of Block last night!

It was from an extremely lucky angler, he has been very lucky this year and as a matter of fact has had incredible luck the last few years. I mean, who gets lucky enought to get a 53.10, and 51.50 wieghed in for athe cup this year and tops it off with a 64??? MAybe his luck ran out and he wont catch and kill anymore hogs? All those Sterile Breeders at the end of their life which are all dead now???

JohnR · 07-08-2010, 08:04 AM

OK, folks, lets lighten the mood a bit.

Thanks...

BigFish · 07-08-2010, 08:06 AM

I can hear the singing of Kumbayah!!!!

Bronko · 07-08-2010, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CowHunter

By the way... Heard a 64 was killed of Block last night!

It was from an extremely lucky angler, he has been very lucky this year and as a matter of fact has had incredible luck the last few years. I mean, who gets lucky enought to get a 53.10, and 51.50 wieghed in for athe cup this year and tops it off with a 64??? MAybe his luck ran out and he wont catch and kill anymore hogs? All those Sterile Breeders at the end of their life which are all dead now???

OTW on facebook says it was Mike Lanni and the fish weighed 64lbs. Wow.

CowHunter · 07-08-2010, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Bronko

OTW on facebook says it was Mike Lanni and the fish weighed 64lbs. Wow.

Yup

CowHunter · 07-08-2010, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by numbskull

Ask yourself just what makes it impressive.

Its size? Well obviously, but the fisherman had nothing to do with that.

The technique? Uh.....no. Nothing too special about live-lining large baits for bass. Takes work, and some skill, but hey that is what these fish eat so it hardly qualifies as special.

The tackle. Doubtful. Good bet he had a serious reel, stout rod, and heavy line. And a boat.

The knowledge, dedication, and time he put in to get it? Well that is commendable, but hardly impressive.....loads of guys do the same.

Its value? Yeah, winning a 1000 bucks with a fish I guess can be impressive.

What I think really impresses us is his luck. And before you go ballistic, I don't doubt he is a good and deserving fisherman. But so are thousands of other guys who never get this lucky. It is the fact that it can and does happen, so therefore it can and may happen to us that really impresses us. It is more about the fish itself and ourselves than the guy in the picture.

Now if he had released it.....THAT would say something impressive about him. He didn't (which is OK) and so he'll remain a very good fisherman who got lucky and got his reward and deserves congratulations.......but it is the fish, not him, who was impressive. Too bad it is gone now.

I know... Anybody can do it... He does get lucky all the time... Since May he had a 50, wieghed in a 40 every week and released many others...His 59 and other 50's off the SURF are easily accomplished. I mean its as easy as livelining bunker, no special tricks or anything and anybody can find a pod where the big fish are on... Its just soooo easy!