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08-05-2011, 01:42 PM
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Nebe 
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Antenna protruding from the brain stem.
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08-05-2011, 01:48 PM
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Nice. The pectoral fin on that fish is larger than any bass I've caught recently.
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08-05-2011, 01:57 PM
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I'd love to hear the dimensions. Helluva fish...  |
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08-05-2011, 02:09 PM
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sick of bluefish
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This is great, congrats to the angler. I hope he certifies it
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08-05-2011, 02:11 PM
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I hope it all works out for the guy. Being an experienced fisherman , he knows there will be crap about a big fish so i doubt he would do anything shady. I say nice catch and congrats on the world record. I don't care of IGFA certifies it or not. If he weighed it on a state certified scale , that weight is good with me. Yes I would think people would want to see the insides but that's up to the fisherm,an. I have seen obviously stuffed fish weighed in for tournaments at tackle shops. The things look like they have jagged weights at different angles pushing the belly out from inside. This fish looks very natural and not at all stuffed. In fact it looks less full of food than you would expect from such a big sucker.
Congrats Greg. I hope the catch brings you joy like it should and not misery from other jealous fisherman!
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08-05-2011, 02:11 PM
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D'oh
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i don't get you guys. This isn't going to ruin anybody's life. Wait, a bunch of jealous morons are questioning him on the internet! Oh No!!!
I say congrats, he should be proud, submit to IFGA, enjoy one of the most prestigious records for inshore gamefish, and F-CK all of the faceless keyboard homos who question the validity. Make some money off it if you can, and like i said, ignore the idiots.
Seriously, would you guys really care what a bunch of losers say on the internet? If you know in your heart it is true, then who really cares what these jealous idiots say.
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i bent my wookie
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08-05-2011, 02:16 PM
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President - S-B Chapter - Kelly Clarkson Fan Club
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Agree the guy was probably just thinking about his options. You gotta think somebody as good as him would love a world record under his belt. Quite an accomplishment.
I still, however, would like to see a pic that shows the true scale of this beast, hell call up Al M. and have HIM stand next to it!!
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08-05-2011, 02:19 PM
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Rockhoppin Dan
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Quite an accomplishment for sure!
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Don't force it feel it.
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08-05-2011, 03:01 PM
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I can handle a world record fish and a $1,000,000 check.
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08-05-2011, 03:15 PM
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Chris Blouin
Join Date: Mar 2009
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why are all his fish red??
Ive caught fish and cleaned them 12 to 16 hours later and they were never that discolored. of course there not super cows either.
is it just because the size of the fish? not iced right?
if this guy caught one 60 lber yearlier in the year then he should know how to properly ice a fish, one would think.  |
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08-05-2011, 10:39 PM
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First off, congrats to the angler. Anything in the area of the record deserves recognition.
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Originally Posted by chefchris401
why are all his fish red??
Ive caught fish and cleaned them 12 to 16 hours later and they were never that discolored. of course there not super cows either.
is it just because the size of the fish? not iced right?
if this guy caught one 60 lber yearlier in the year then he should know how to properly ice a fish, one would think. |
Who knows, Chris, maybe the guy jus doesn't know how to handle fish. Looks like the picture was taken of the side that was laying down in the cooler. He may have just tossed it in and put bags of ice on top of it. The side that isn't red from the blood pooling is all lumpy from the ice.
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08-05-2011, 03:26 PM
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I call BS on the panic attack. He's probably got the fish in the MRI right now scanning it for lead. Ha!
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08-05-2011, 03:49 PM
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Dam , that fish would have been huge in late Oct off The vineyard  |
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08-05-2011, 03:59 PM
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I can't figure why he wouldn't want the WR recognition?
Endorsements and "guest spots" on other sports shows?
To be considered a TRUE expert, no questions asked?
If he wants to pass on that, it's his choice.
BUT.....if he is submitting the fish in the Striper Cup, I would fully expect someone from OTW to examine the fish for any signs of cheating.
I would expect that from any derby where big prizes are involved.
Bottom line: Until there is ANY concrete reason to think otherwise.......CONGRATULATIONS ON A GREAT CATCH!!!!!
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08-05-2011, 04:03 PM
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I cant believe he didnt release it. |
Everything is better on the rocks.
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08-05-2011, 04:07 PM
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lobster = striper bait
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If you want stories about absolutely gigantic stripers, find someone who knows about the fish traps between the Gurnet and High Pine Ledge.
Mike P? You heard about those?
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08-05-2011, 04:26 PM
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See you at the beach.
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This catch is already becoming the stuff of legend.
In the age of the internet, maybe he has some advice to hold back a bit and let the drama build, make it even more of a story. Then reap the payday.
Of course I could be 100% wrong and he is just a quiet guy who does not want the attention.
Either way, hell of a catch
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08-05-2011, 04:50 PM
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Yep, a big congrats go out to the angler.
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08-05-2011, 05:41 PM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
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Quote:
Originally Posted by likwid
If you want stories about absolutely gigantic stripers, find someone who knows about the fish traps between the Gurnet and High Pine Ledge.
Mike P? You heard about those?
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No, but I did read Bassdozer's article about the "Ghost Fish" of the Block. It was first posted on WMI back in our storied youth, and then on SOL, and it's still up on the Dozer's web site.
His theory is that the "ghost fish" are a pelagic sub-species of bass, that live primarily offshore, and that their body shapes are adapted to life offshore, where they spend most of their lives. But, he also theorized that these fish do come inshore chasing bait from time to time, and that these were the huge fish that were caught around the Block back in the 80s. Tim Coleman got two fish over 60 from the BI surf back then.
This could be one of his "ghost fish" that made one of those rare inshore visits.
http://www.bassdozer.com/articles/surf_ghost_fish.shtml
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Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools, because they have to say something.
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08-05-2011, 05:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike P
No, but I did read Bassdozer's article about the "Ghost Fish" of the Block. It was first posted on WMI back in our storied youth, and then on SOL, and it's still up on the Dozer's web site.
His theory is that the "ghost fish" are a pelagic sub-species of bass, that live primarily offshore, and that their body shapes are adapted to life offshore, where they spend most of their lives. But, he also theorized that these fish do come inshore chasing bait from time to time, and that these were the huge fish that were caught around the Block back in the 80s. Tim Coleman got two fish over 60 from the BI surf back then.
This could be one of his "ghost fish" that made one of those rare inshore visits.
Ghost Fish! The Stuff of Dreams...That Came True Once |
Make you think of Vican's two slobs in the past cupla' years too |
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08-05-2011, 06:07 PM
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can;t fool me....farm raised....I wonder how much one scale would go for on ebay?
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08-05-2011, 07:56 PM
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lobster = striper bait
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike P
No, but I did read Bassdozer's article about the "Ghost Fish" of the Block. It was first posted on WMI back in our storied youth, and then on SOL, and it's still up on the Dozer's web site.
His theory is that the "ghost fish" are a pelagic sub-species of bass, that live primarily offshore, and that their body shapes are adapted to life offshore, where they spend most of their lives. But, he also theorized that these fish do come inshore chasing bait from time to time, and that these were the huge fish that were caught around the Block back in the 80s. Tim Coleman got two fish over 60 from the BI surf back then.
This could be one of his "ghost fish" that made one of those rare inshore visits.
Ghost Fish! The Stuff of Dreams...That Came True Once |
When my dad was a kid there were fish traps over by the Gurnet. (50's early 60's)
Fish this big and bigger were not uncommon.
He said there were fish that came out of there that made his 55-60 look tiny.
Every once in a while the giants would crash the fish traps looking for a free meal. 
Also at the Amagansett Marine Museum (LI) there are some pictures of beach seined fish that are absolutely gigantic from the early days. (BUUUUBBIES)
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08-05-2011, 08:12 PM
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Seldom Seen
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Congrats to Greg. Great accomplishment. The man has a track record of finding big fish. I have no reason to doubt this one. Hope he is able to cash in and find happiness in having caught the catch of our lifetimes....
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08-05-2011, 04:55 PM
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Wow! Makes my PB look like a @^&*#^$ pollywog.
Nice August fish. Congratulations Greg.
Way to go with the Sox shirt
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08-05-2011, 04:58 PM
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Way to go with the Sox shirt
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Bet the Yankee fans are calling him everything in the book  |
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08-05-2011, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnR
Bet the Yankee fans are calling him everything in the book |
Really, couldn't be better. |
It's always darkest just before it goes pitch black.
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08-05-2011, 05:31 PM
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The fish is real the shirt was photoshoped Congrats to the fisherman on that great big slob. |
Originally Posted by Flaptail
"Throw plugs like we do that will cause them to suffer humility. Pogies make any fisherman look good when bass are around. Bait is easy."
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08-05-2011, 06:49 PM
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slow eddie
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an amazing catch. surely the fish of a lifetime.
i do wish the man well considering the b.s.he's going to have to deal with.
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put them back alive. i do have grandkids.
as your hair gets whiter, your gear gets lighter. 
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08-05-2011, 07:03 PM
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Red Eye Jedi
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It's a little strange to me that he wouldn't want to pursue a WR...
but the guy obviously knows how to catch large. I wish him the best and congrats on the fish of a lifetime...
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08-05-2011, 08:12 PM
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This guy is doing a number on the brood stock.
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