I miss the old days

[RickBomba]

Originally Posted by bart

God, what I’d give to go back to the fishery we had 10 years ago, and even then you could tell the fishery was starting to decline. Looking back, Tyler (cheferson) and I were so spoiled. We only fished two spots, high percentage big fish spots, and if we didn’t get a 20+ # fish on any given night, that night was considered a failure. We hit it hard 3-4 times a weeks, him even more, and we were always on fish. Never had to leave one East facing coastline for an entire season except for special occasions like the Sept New Moon... we had a spot that always produced quality and quantity no matter when in the month the new moon lined up. And we still said the fishing was getting worse ( it was, but it’s all relative).

Back to our home base, we’d have nights where we’d go through 2 dozen eels no problem. Always resident fish around. It was nice to revisit one of those spots 4 seasons ago after years of blanking there and having one of the most epic 4 night stretches in my life, all while fishing “Tyler’s Rock.”

Like RIRock said, though, regardless of the state of the fisheries, fishing like that is for the young (or bum knee, degenerate in my case). I’ll never forget Tyler was fishing the same NE’ster when a certain member on here flipped his boat during it and put in a ridiculous insurance claim.... Tyler was fishing a rock that was completely exposed, taking waves to the chest, and landed a mid 40# fish while Rolex’s and multiple VS’ were floating by in front of us (I kid, I kid... sort of).

So many good fish and this was after the epic fishing of the late 90’s, early 2000’s. What I’d give to go back to those nights, those spots that are forever ingrained in my soul, with the knowledge I have now...
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And computers and cologne.

I kinda like the new me and the adventures with the kid. I never cared about catching anything anyway. I just like to fish.

[bart]

Originally Posted by RickBomba

And computers and cologne.

I kinda like the new me and the adventures with the kid. I never cared about catching anything anyway. I just like to fish.

If I had a kid then I’d be happy catching scup. Good stuff.

I’m sorry if I’m mistaken, but I have a hard time believing you didn’t care about catching large. If I recall correctly, you make an annual pilgrimage to the tip. I’m guessing you banked on big fish there, but if I’m wrong then I apologize. I realize it boils down to more than just to the catching but I’d be surprised if you were there for just schoolies
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[RickBomba]

Originally Posted by bart

If I had a kid then I’d be happy catching scup. Good stuff.

I’m sorry if I’m mistaken, but I have a hard time believing you didn’t care about catching large. If I recall correctly, you make an annual pilgrimage to the tip. I’m guessing you banked on big fish there, but if I’m wrong then I apologize. I realize it boils down to more than just to the catching but I’d be surprised if you were there for just schoolies
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It's cool. No, I have never cared about catching fish. I just like fishing.

Now don't get me wrong, I try very hard to catch fish, and I like catching big fish, but I'm just as happy catching tog or small LMB or schoolies.

I will admit that the big one I caught on the Bucket made me speechless. That says a lot for me.

[bart]

Originally Posted by RickBomba

It's cool. No, I have never cared about catching fish. I just like fishing.

Now don't get me wrong, I try very hard to catch fish, and I like catching big fish, but I'm just as happy catching tog or small LMB or schoolies.

I will admit that the big one I caught on the Bucket made me speechless. That says a lot for me.

Good stuff
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[Sea Dangles]

I remember meeting Ricky Mikey and #^&#^&#^&#^&y at the tip....
Most honest fishermen should not have to make any excuses if they are accused of targeting large fish. Whoever claims they are just as thrilled catching a schoolie is being less than honest.
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[RickBomba]

Originally Posted by Sea Dangles

I remember meeting Ricky Mikey and #^&#^&#^&#^&y at the tip....
Most honest fishermen should not have to make any excuses if they are accused of targeting large fish. Whoever claims they are just as thrilled catching a schoolie is being less than honest.
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Maybe it's because when I first moved to the Cape in the mid 90's all I fished for was schoolies.

I just like fishing. Whatever I catch I am thankful for...makes getting skunked not a problem.

[Rappin Mikey]

Originally Posted by Sea Dangles

I remember meeting Ricky Mikey and #^&#^&#^&#^&y at the tip....
Most honest fishermen should not have to make any excuses if they are accused of targeting large fish. Whoever claims they are just as thrilled catching a schoolie is being less than honest.
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Those were the days. I bumped into a lot of the old guard out there back in the day: Dangles, Habs, Bassmaster, Ice man 6, BigFish, SlipKnot, Flaptail, Tatoo Bob, Scarecrow, Redlight, BackBeach Jake, Chris L, and of course the regulars: LI Fish VT, Tuna, Jim Manning, my family.

Now you might not even see another fisherman on the beach in the middle of June. Sad

[l.i.fish.in.vt]

so Chris,i fished well over 130 nights this season,and most of those nights were fish under 28 inchs,and yes i was thrilled each and every night i caught fish,and there weren't many nights where i didnt catch fish. i can say in all honesty that i enjoyed this season as much as 3 years ago when i fished the canal 4 to 5 times aweek,rarely catching anything under 25 lbs with most fish over 30,and i have the slips.i just happen to leave my ego home when i fish and ski

[Fish On]

A picture is worth a thousand words........circa 2005

http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripert...ad.php?t=65838

[Fish On]

The fish will gather again for the Andrea Gail....

[Got Stripers]

I think most of us older guys have to consider themselves lucky to have experienced some of the best striper fishing ever and while we all might wish the stocks were at those levels again soon, I'm sorry future generations might not get so lucky.

I also consider myself lucky to have been able to share some of that with my one son who loves fishing and we also shared some epic smallmouth fishing in ME, with one 3-4 lber coming over the side all morning long. The fun of the morning being relived in front of a roaring camp fire at night will get me through any down time we have in this fishery.

[BobT]

M&D's.

[Got Stripers]

Originally Posted by BobT

M&D's.

I can still taste Greg’s marinated bear meat from one of the cookouts we had there and his deer meat chili is sooo good to. I need to give him a call and tell him I’m hungry, this is one of the few years he and I haven’t fished together.
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[Poncho]

Back beach is suspect at best is he even a real person? Or just a myth, like Kaiser Sossseeey
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