Best Bass fishermen

[Back Beach]

Originally Posted by steve

John Martini is right there with Jobin. Martini at night , Jobin by day.

Steve,

You too belong on the list of respected, accomplished and dedicated individuals that belong to our sport. In addition to your angling feats, many are grateful to have had you as a mentor. I think I speak for many of the guys here in saying that. Being considered among the elite to me means much more than simply the number of fish someone has caught. You've also been a great ambassador to the sport for many years in addition to your outstanding angling skills.

[steve]

Backbeach- Thanks-- I'm blushing!

[eelman]

A name that has not been mentioned here is Capt Jim White, and I am surprised,...Aside from the tremendous amount he has done to save the Striped bass basically dedicating his life to the fish, He is in my opinion the most consistant fisherman on Narragansett bay, with 2000 plus bass a year to his credit year in and year out! No mention of Charter Captains would be complete without putting Jim at the very top of the list, Jim was the first to Charter exclusive in The bay when others said it simply cannot be done, 17 years later and his is one of the best operations in Rhode Island, and he never travels South of either the Newport or Jamestown bridge all season long. If anyone can put fish in the boat Jim can!

In the Surf, my close Friend and fishing partner for many years..Steve McKenna ranks at the top of my list, I have alot of respect and have learned alot over the years from him and he is certainly one of the best to ever fish the suds!If I needed a bass for dinner from the surf..Steve is the guy I would call first!Steve and I have had some memorable nights that will stay with me for the rest of my life.

Others who I admire and are more quiet...

Boat..Joe Macari...Ray the "Butcher"..Ray Jobin...John Martini...Rich Colagiovani....These guys are unreal!I love these guys, workhorse fisherman who get it done! Joe Pagano is another guy who has to be mentioned, The guy slays the bass and you never hear about it, If I could only fish with one guy in the south county area as a charter it would be Joe..Your own member "Clammer" is also a guy who knows much more than he lets on about and can fish with the best of them!

There are many others of course....to many to mention..But this would be my A team

Of course in all of this, My measure has always been and will always be "Consistancy" I dont care about size as much as I care about a guy who can deliver time and time again, when the conditions are perfect or awefull....No Excuses!!! These names fit that bill! however, there are more than enough 50s amongst this mix.......

Just had to chime in...Oh and I am still fishing...have not died yet..Have a Great Fall guys!

[NIB]

I would say I also agree with BB..From my encounters of him an the accounts of others.
Steve is a asset to our sport.U watch him at work with beginners he has great patience.Not a easy task.
I also Like his list's of top guys..
Pat Abate is a super guy..In my travels.I stop by his shop just to say hello..
He has invited me to do some fishing.Unfourtunately it is always on the way home.One of these days I'm gonna take him up on it.Just for the entertainment value.

[NIB]

Good to see ur still around Bill.

[Mike P]

Some Canal guys, in addition to Stan Gibbs, even though it's kind of specialized (these guys could catch fish anywhere, however):

Stan Kuzia, Bob Black, Harold Peterson, Bobby Aflaque, Andy and Al Mamarty, Kevin Heap. I'll second Flap on Dave 'Ski, too.

Slip and J Powers are no slouches, either.