I am sick of it too! - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

piemma · 07-20-2005, 11:18 AM

a 35 every week beats a 50 and for you new guys, I have surf fished for 40 years and never got a 50. Close quite a few times, lots of mid to high 40s and tons (literally) of 30's but no 50. Know what, I really don't care as I am sure, and I have thought about it, I'll let the old girl go if she's in good enough shape to survive.

S-Journey · 07-20-2005, 12:32 PM

The size doesnt matter, who really gives a $%^&. It's about that feeling in your soul when you hook up and do battle, the adrenaline rush, the surroundings of nature, being able to unleash both the inner child and primitive man all at the same time-- it gets no better than that. That feeling can and has come from 40's and dinks, its all good!

Striperhound · 07-20-2005, 01:12 PM

does not matter to me! It does depend on the person and how much fame they want to get out of it. Each year a few more people catch a 50 and they are instant experts and such. They start speaking at shows, writing articles for fishing mags and start endorsing surf gear. Not trying to stir up trouble just looking at the perception out there.

RIROCKHOUND · 07-20-2005, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Striperhound

They start speaking at shows, writing articles for fishing mags and start endorsing surf gear. Not trying to stir up trouble just looking at the perception out there.

Yup Yup;

too much of that today....

Sweetwater · 07-20-2005, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Striperhound

does not matter to me! It does depend on the person and how much fame they want to get out of it. Each year a few more people catch a 50 and they are instant experts and such. They start speaking at shows, writing articles for fishing mags and start endorsing surf gear. Not trying to stir up trouble just looking at the perception out there.

My perception is that there are A LOT of guys out there that have caught 50's and the last thing they want is for anyone to know about it. They're very secretive about how many, how big, and where they catch fish. But I do agree that some people want to brag about it.

Here's a true story:

I was fishing an unnamed place where most people drive on to the beach. I was trying to get off the beach but the track was blocked by a truck that failed to air-down and two guys were frantically trying to dig the truck out (this is about 1:00a). One guy is so drunk that as he was airing down one of the rear tires (still sideways in the middle of the track) he lost his balance and smacked his face on the rear fender. The other guy walked over to me to apologize for blocking and said they'd be out soon...he reeked of alcohol. He also bragged that he'd caught a 55 lber there the night before.

He ran back to his truck and gunned the engine, spraying tons of sand in the face of his buddy who was still behind the truck, recovering from smacking his face. They eventually got unstuck and I left the beach.

The next day, I went to a local tackle shop and sure enough, there's a brand new picture on the bulletin board, showing these too yahoos with a 53 pound fish! So I'm guessing that catching a 50 is a much luck as anything else.

Plug · 07-20-2005, 03:52 PM

My satisfaction comes in being able to consistantly catch the better fish the area has to offer.

outfished · 07-20-2005, 03:54 PM

I'll take the numbers over size any day! More meat

eelman · 07-20-2005, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Striperhound

does not matter to me! It does depend on the person and how much fame they want to get out of it. Each year a few more people catch a 50 and they are instant experts and such. They start speaking at shows, writing articles for fishing mags and start endorsing surf gear. Not trying to stir up trouble just looking at the perception out there.

Unfortunatly, this is not what the thread was about, I never asked about "fame" Lets face it to some people 50 is a magical number. I dont judge how good a person is by the size of the fish but I do respect a surfcaster who has paid his or her dues and has a 50 to there credit, its a great acomplishment and certainly something to be proud of, if it wasnt it would not be talked about so much over the years no doubt about it a 50 is a special fish. But I may agree with most here that I would most likely take the consistancy over a 50 but, since I was lucky enough to land one, I will take it!

And if a person can capitalize on the fame of a 50, why not? why does it bother you? If you know they are full of it, then turn away and dont listen?

But for me I respect any good surfcaster that has a 50, its the holy grail of our sport and its what everyone deep down inside wants!! Its like being a race car driver and saying its ok to never win? A 50 keeps fisherman going its something to aspire to and its an acheviable goal...

But I hope this thread is not now going to also tumble into the gutter,

I just read jealosy in that post and the start of a thread gone bad, if you had a 50 and shimano knocked on your door with an endorsement contract, I am sure you would not slam it in there face? would you?? Come on A 50 isnt everything in the world but, in the surf game its what everyone wants!! I have never met a fisherman that has said "I dont want a 50" nope never.

fishaholic18 · 07-20-2005, 04:22 PM

I want a 50...Now!

Jenn · 07-20-2005, 05:46 PM

I want a 50 too but I dont think anyone will want to hear about it for the next five years........

tattoobob · 07-20-2005, 06:06 PM

As it is a great thrill to catch a big fish I am happy catching 8 inch stripers
so It doesn't mater to me, just give me the sea air and the outdoors

tlapinski · 07-21-2005, 06:04 AM

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its the holy grail of our sport and its what everyone deep down inside wants!!

How did 50 become so damn important??? It's 25#'s + UNDER the record! I don't lessen anyone's personal accomplishment, whether their best be 10#, 30#, or 70#, but when did 50 become the magical number? Ask anyone I fish with, that's not my goal. No rest until the true holy grail is reached. 80#'s, and she goes back in the surf. The jealousy and rumors of other surf men is not worth the catch to me. I don't want to be an internet hero, or a self proclaimed expert. But, back to the subject. I'll take consistant numbers over one single fish any day. I've been to your holy grail and back, so I know it isn't quite as special to me, personally, as it is to others.

afterhours · 07-21-2005, 06:29 AM

i'd take consistent 20- 30's over one 50 any season.

ThrowingTimber · 07-21-2005, 06:37 AM

Toby is going "all in"

Gotta friggin love that!!