Best Bass fishermen

[steve]

I would also be remiss if I didn't add these names to the list-- Boat-- some of Rhody's best-- Ray Rao, Jack Goda(deceased), Ted Stempien and Tom Needham. And lest we forget Mass' Charlie Soares. From shore, Art Lavallee was for many years, one of the best surfcasters I ever met. He's a boat guy now and still "catches 'em up" but keeps it quiet.

[steve]

And, one of Narragansett's top surfmen, Tom McGuire. You will not meet a more ardent striperman than he.

[RIROCKHOUND]

Originally Posted by steve

And, one of Narragansett's top surfmen, Tom Maguire. You will not meet a more ardent striperman than he.

Or quieter!
come to think of it I havent seen him around much.
He must be in ghost mode

Charlie S is a definite high hook.

[ThrowingTimber]

Originally Posted by steve

And, one of Narragansett's top surfmen, Tom McGuire. You will not meet a more ardent striperman than he.

Agreed.


Paul, Bryan

Who's the old timer that only fishes the shoestring eels?

Who's the other old timer that only fishes black swimmers?

The historian for the narragansett club his some huge fish under his belt. Was running into him a ton last year around dawn, he showed me the clubs history albums. McKenna, Mcguire are in the pictures and theyre like 10-12 years old. Lot of big fish taken in that clubs photo history.

What about the Champlaine's They're good striper guys, Narragansetts too arent they??

[snake slinger]

steve van stall and #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&

[phish4stripers]

I agree with Z that geography has alot to do with peoples opinions. Im pretty limited to LI so 2 of the great ones would be
Billy the greek and Crazy Alberto. Most humble as well as successful would be Z.

[Raider Ronnie]

I would think that until someone catches a 78lb 9 oz bass on rod&reel
Al McReynolds would be on the top of the list !
I'm pretty sure he (his son & daughter also) has quite a few 60s also !

[piemma]

Originally Posted by ThrowingTimber

Agreed.


Paul, Bryan

Who's the old timer that only fishes the shoestring eels?

Who's the other old timer that only fishes black swimmers?

The historian for the narragansett club his some huge fish under his belt. Was running into him a ton last year around dawn, he showed me the clubs history albums. McKenna, Mcguire are in the pictures and theyre like 10-12 years old. Lot of big fish taken in that clubs photo history.

What about the Champlaine's They're good striper guys, Narragansetts too arent they??

Vic;
I think you are talking about Andy Lamar. He's close to 80 and still in the surf. My late partner Gill Guilletone was 76, had a stoke and was still fishing the bar at Deep Hole.

[piemma]

How about Tony Paliotti, Tom McGuires old partner. I saw tony get a 38 one March, yep March.

[piemma]

Bryan, who the old guy in the tin boat that had 4, 50s in one day a few years ago?

I can go way back to the 70s and talk about Lou Otheo and Jack Healan. These guys were commercial rod and reel and regularly had 1000 pound nights at Anawan.

[steve]

How can we forget HARLEY BENTON-- boat. Lot of big, big bass consistently year after year after year.

[Joe]

Tony Stezco is probably the best living surfcaster, Zeno is going to be the most influential.