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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: 5,215
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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
ASMFC Striped Bass Advisory Panel - Connecticut
"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: 10,422
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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: 35,389
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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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