Close but no cigar! The 49...

[Nebe]

If someone is disappointed by catching a 49 lb fish, they should seriously consider why they are fishing.
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[afterhours]

I've got a friend who has caught at least 6 49's over the years and no 50's.....he's never complained about it. me on the other hand many 39's on plugs (caught 50's on bait back in the day) and no 40's. although I caught one next to larry on the big river that had to go 40 and I didn't have my boga with me. now I don't care as long as I can fish and have a good time.

[Grampa Greg]

Originally Posted by afterhours

I've got a friend who has caught at least 6 49's over the years and no 50's.....he's never complained about it. me on the other hand many 39's on plugs (caught 50's on bait back in the day) and no 40's. although I caught one next to larry on the big river that had to go 40 and I didn't have my boga with me. now I don't care as long as I can fish and have a good time.

Don,

Let's chat. PM??

GG

[BigFish]

Originally Posted by afterhours

I've got a friend who has caught at least 6 49's over the years and no 50's.....he's never complained about it. me on the other hand many 39's on plugs (caught 50's on bait back in the day) and no 40's. although I caught one next to larry on the big river that had to go 40 and I didn't have my boga with me. now I don't care as long as I can fish and have a good time.

That fish was 40+ pounds all day long Don! You were holding it up and it was still 1/3 in the water!!!!

PS-I have the pic somewhere?

[the point]

Originally Posted by Nebe

If someone is disappointed by catching a 49 lb fish, they should seriously consider why they are fishing.
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X2
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[DZ]

(Excerpt from The Snowstorm Blitz)
While Zeke was picking up Jack at the ferry, my good friend, Bob
Andrade, hooked up to a nice fish down to my right just before the start of the boulder field. I was 30 feet to his left when I heard him yell for me. I quickly rushed over to him as line peeled off the spool of his Penn 705. I stood by his side and helped coach him through a hookup with the largest bass of his life. Bobby's right leg, which he had appropriately named "thumper," was shaking with anxiety. Bob's fish had taken lots of line and was now well into the boulder field. I followed Bob down the shore as he chased this fish. After 10 minutes I helped him beach a fine bass that ended up pulling the arrow of my hand scale to 49.8 pounds. We tried to coax the extra half-pound out of the scale but it was not to be. Bobby settled for a 49.8. I convinced him to try and revive her for release. Bob agreed and then released the largest striped
bass he had ever caught. Bob still feels great about his decision. I don't believe there was a more grateful caster than Bob Andrade on
Southwest Point that night.

[bassballer]

Originally Posted by Nebe

If someone is disappointed by catching a 49 lb fish, they should seriously consider why they are fishing.
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X3

I dont have a 50, but i dont feel its my lifetime goal. I fish to catch big fish, and have fun. I'd be thrilled with a 49 just the same as a 39. i just like to stick fish and watch them swim away, and the bigger the better.

[bloocrab]

I thought 60 was the new 50??? .....

[tlapinski]

I would be far less disappointed if a striped bass only pulled the needle down to 49 pounds than I would if it stopped at 81 pounds and 14 ounces...