On numbers, maybe.
Size is just luck in getting the bigger fish to bite a particular hook, and skill keeping them out of the rocks... thats a crap shoot... still looking for an 18lb to beat this slob 'chinner though....
Uh ohhhhh.....
"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.
Jeez, just saw the photo - now that is what I'd call a slob!
Damned fine fish, too
All kidding aside, Red is proud of ya
"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.