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09-01-2004, 02:54 AM
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Geezer Gone Wild
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 3,397
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What's Biggest Fish You've Released This Year?
Just wondering...
My biggest so far was 30# - and it was a b*tch. Hooked her on a live eel about 2 AM off some rocks that offer damned few places for a graceful landing anyway - and Uncle Zeke had the flat part of the rocks  - so I got her in with one korker wedged in a crevice for leverage and my back against another rock. Thank God I was using the big glass Lami -
There was a real good swell running and I had to surf her over a short ledge - the fight beat us both up pretty good. Tried to revive her for a while and released her in a tide pool to see her swim a coupla feet and go belly up  - so I jumped in after her.
Swam her around for a while in lazy circles until she recovered and then let her go and watched her swim out of the tide pool and back into the surf - that was pretty cool - then me and Zeke had to beat feet the hell outta there since the swell was sweeping over the rocks and through the only exit in the tidal pool.
I know DZ has caught and released 50's from the surf - so maybe we'll hear from him -
How about anyone else? |
"There is no royal road to this heavy surf-fishing. With all the appliances for comfort experience can suggest, there is a certain amount of hard work to be done and exposure to be bourne as a part of the price of success." From "Striped Bass," Scribner's Magazine, 1881.
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09-01-2004, 04:37 AM
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Canal Junkie
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Raynham
Posts: 1,678
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38" - unsure of weight.. maybe ~23lbs? +-
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aim: SaltedBrian
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09-01-2004, 06:38 AM
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All up in the Interweb!
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: In the dog house.
Posts: 5,205
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i released a new world record bass a few nights ago. after reading what happened to Al because he was burdened with his fish, i figured it just wasn't worth it..... |
Co-Host of The Surfcast Podcast
"Out there in the surf is where it's at, that's where the line gets drawn in the sand between those who talk fishing and those who live it."
- a wise man. 
One good fish, a sharpie does not make...
Certified rock hopping billy goat.
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09-01-2004, 07:06 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Playin' in the Dark
Posts: 2,407
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42" last weekend. Held her by the tail for a minute or two to revive her. It felt great to feel her power come back and her eventual kick out of my hand. My biggest so far. She had a big head and pretty good gut, I'm guessing about 29 lbs.
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09-01-2004, 07:08 AM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
Posts: 10,408
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A bunch in the upper 20's; all light tackle fish in May/June, (boat) all corner hooked.. deep hooked went in my belly...  |
Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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09-01-2004, 11:15 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: medfa,mass
Posts: 976
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26"!! ;P i havent had a keeper bass this yr i feel like cryin |
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09-01-2004, 11:18 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Onset
Posts: 1,228
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Lotsa fish in the 40-41in range
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09-01-2004, 03:56 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: MA
Posts: 3,630
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Released a bunch around 25-27lbs.
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09-01-2004, 03:58 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: medfa,mass
Posts: 976
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i hate u all with ur fish that weigh more then mine were long  |
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09-01-2004, 05:02 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
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I might have released one about 28-30 pounds, what's it to ya?  |
The United States Constitution does not exist to grant you rights; those rights are inherent within you. Rather it exists to frame a limited government so that those natural rights can be exercised freely.
1984 was a warning, not a guidebook!
It's time more people spoke up with the truth. Every time we let a leftist lie go uncorrected, the commies get stronger.
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09-01-2004, 05:19 PM
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Geezer Gone Wild
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 3,397
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Quote:
Originally posted by Slipknot
I might have released one about 28-30 pounds, what's it to ya?
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I got a job with the school paper this semester....  |
"There is no royal road to this heavy surf-fishing. With all the appliances for comfort experience can suggest, there is a certain amount of hard work to be done and exposure to be bourne as a part of the price of success." From "Striped Bass," Scribner's Magazine, 1881.
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09-01-2004, 05:19 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: RI
Posts: 5,705
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The night I caught that 38" 24lber I released 2 that just over 30".And you knowing where I was fishing know them 2 was big for that area.
Gonna hit there tonight.
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09-01-2004, 05:56 PM
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Where'd he go?
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Rhody
Posts: 849
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47" Similar story, rocks, good swells also surfed it up a small ledge to land it and held my ground to take the time to revive a tired fish.
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09-01-2004, 07:30 PM
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Got Necco's?
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Franklin
Posts: 1,339
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I released 1 just under 28"..that was my biggest fish..doh!  |
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09-01-2004, 08:01 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,270
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Long Distance Release count?  |
~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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09-01-2004, 08:27 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Here and There Seasonally
Posts: 5,985
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Quote:
Originally posted by JohnR
Long Distance Release count?
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Took the words right out of my mouth! |
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09-01-2004, 08:50 PM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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Almost time to get our fish on!!! 
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09-01-2004, 08:56 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: On my boat
Posts: 9,703
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I've released LOTS of BIG Dogfish!!!
Most all with broken noses!!!  |
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09-02-2004, 05:30 AM
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Geezer Gone Wild
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 3,397
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Quote:
Originally posted by JohnR
Long Distance Release count?
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John, I think that's what's referred to as a 'Palm Beach Release'...  |
"There is no royal road to this heavy surf-fishing. With all the appliances for comfort experience can suggest, there is a certain amount of hard work to be done and exposure to be bourne as a part of the price of success." From "Striped Bass," Scribner's Magazine, 1881.
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09-02-2004, 11:59 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Where the bait is....
Posts: 488
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32" a week ago...was using porgy heads for bait. used up all the porgy parts, hoked up a porgy rig to catch annother, two small size 1 hooks and pieces of clam the size or your fingernails, caught the bass on that...go figure  |
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09-02-2004, 12:17 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2004
Location: bethany,ct
Posts: 48
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09-02-2004, 02:19 PM
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My brother is bald
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Parts Unknown
Posts: 4,516
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42" low twenties in the weight department.
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seals + plovers = 
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