81lb Bass?

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by vineyardblues

Answer this question pls as I have never played in the OTW contest , do they open the fish up ?



Thanks in advance

No. There are probably at least 50, maybe closer to 100, OTW weigh stations, and as far as I know, none of them would have the slightest interest in opening a fish. They're local bait and tackle shops trying to make a living, and their time is pretty valuable to them. They weigh the fish, have the angler sign the slip, and send the slips in once or twice a week, depending on the shop. There's no one central OTW operated weigh station, like there is for the MV Derby. The OTW runs from Maine to NJ.

[rizzo]

Originally Posted by Mike P

I'm thinking that if you caught the fish in Mass, you could grow to old age waiting for an EPO or someone from the state to come down and verify what species of fish that it is.

Bottom line--there's only one fish in the North Atlantic that looks like a striped bass, and that grows to 80 pounds, and that's a striped bass. There's no need for anyone to examine it to verify that it's a striped bass. As far as the rest of it goes, the weighmaster has to attest to it, the town official has to attest to the fact of the scale's certification, and at least one witness has to attest to the weighing besides the weighmaster. How much verification does anyone want? At the end of the day, you're certifying a fishing record, nothing more. It's not a big deal to about 95% of the world's population.

I know, I'm having fun with it too. I don't know Greg at all, maybe hes sitting in front of the CPU laughing at us all too.

If i caught the world record, not many in my life would really care. Probably wouldnt even get a beer bought for me...

[vineyardblues]

Dam , that fish would have been huge in late Oct off The vineyard

[FishermanTim]

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!!!!!

[Rob Rockcrawler]

I cant believe he didnt release it.

[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?

[westhavendave]

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

[Stripersurg]

Yep, a big congrats go out to the angler.

[agsurfr]

Wow! Makes my PB look like a @^&*#^$ pollywog.

Nice August fish. Congratulations Greg.

Way to go with the Sox shirt

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by agsurfr

Way to go with the Sox shirt

Bet the Yankee fans are calling him everything in the book

[agsurfr]

Originally Posted by JohnR

Bet the Yankee fans are calling him everything in the book

Really, couldn't be better.

[eastendlu]

The fish is real the shirt was photoshoped Congrats to the fisherman on that great big slob.

[Mike P]

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?

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

[JohnR]

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

[Grapenuts]

can;t fool me....farm raised....I wonder how much one scale would go for on ebay?

[ivanputski]

To everyone shedding tears about not letting it go to swim another day, thats about all this geriatric fish has left of its life! It lived a full life.. you want to cry tears, search the boards for guys that take 30" fish... they have a good 20 years to live yet.

As for the catch... congrats. If it were me, I already have such an airtight concrete game plan of what I will do I would be on a box of wheaties by noon

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by Grapenuts

can;t fool me....farm raised....I wonder how much one scale would go for on ebay?

One of the SOL guys paid over $300 for Al McReynolds' greenie 710 that he caught the existing record on.

If this guy does decide to go after the record, that reel is just about the world's most expensive paperweight now.

[Big Dave]

Well considering those fish swim in schools and larger fish hang in pairs. I think every person that can fish, float, sink, or swim should hit the CT end of the sound. Already saw a hundred buggies leaving the cape.

[niko]

i hope the guy is an avid fisherman - congrats to him on a truely amazing catch

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by niko

i hope the guy is an avid fisherman - congrats to him on a truely amazing catch

Uh, yeah. The guy entered 3 fish over 60 pounds into the Striper Cup last year, and before this fish, he had a 58 and a 61 on the board for this year.

I think he just might be an avid fisherman.

[slow eddie]

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.

[niko]

Originally Posted by Mike P

Uh, yeah. The guy entered 3 fish over 60 pounds into the Striper Cup last year, and before this fish, he had a 58 and a 61 on the board for this year.

I think he just might be an avid fisherman.

all the better - he deserves that monster. and i could give a crap about the striper cup

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by niko

all the better - he deserves that monster. and i could give a crap about the striper cup

Me too, but he apparently does.

[niko]

for catching that thing they should give him all the prizes

[bart]

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...

[TheSpecialist]

Originally Posted by Mike P

Oh, for crissakes, it was weighed on a #^&#^&#^&#^&ing certified scale.

You guys #^&#^&#^&#^&ing kill me with all of this nonsense.

[likwid]

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)

[WoodyCT]

This guy is doing a number on the brood stock.
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[nightfighter]

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....

[iamskippy]

I heard OD was on his way to CT as we speak!