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05-21-2009, 02:43 AM
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Geezer Gone Wild
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 3,397
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First Island Caught 50 Of The Season
No, dammit, it wasn't mine.... 
My friend Kevin Kendrick from Edwards Fishing Tackle called me yesterday morning to tell me that the first local 50 of 2009 from was weighed in at the shop yesterday morning - it weighed in at 50.3 lbs....
The timing is perfect - my brother-in-law is flying in Saturday with his lady to celebrate his 50th birthday.
Last year he caught his first bass after years of bluefish, a fat 35 during a trip with Capt. Corey from the SWE - on a topwater plug mid-morning
This year he's gonna get a graduate course in surfcasting - he bought waders and Korkers from Cabela's and I'm supplying the gear and eels.
If he outfishes me this year and catches a fish to match his age, one thing is clear - I'm never taking that damned kid fishing with me again.... 
So get out there and fish like you mean it if you haven't yet - I'm gonna be standing on a rock in about an hour with a plug in the water... 
Party on, dudes...  |
"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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05-21-2009, 04:15 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Sturbridge MA
Posts: 3,127
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Hopefully your in the on deck circle for the next 50.
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Everything is better on the rocks.
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05-21-2009, 05:12 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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don't forget jigs
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05-21-2009, 06:26 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,044
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Edward's is my bait/tackle shop of choice! Spend a lot of time talking shop with Kevin. It's good to hear someone is catchin' large already. I'm currently "down" waiting on a new hub for the trailer. I checked them last month, but didnt realize the 2 on the first axle appear to be just regular ones from a car (look like drum brake type with no brake hardware in them) and not sealed trailer hubs.
2 days ago, as I pulled into the yard, the damn wheel actually fell off, and yes, it was one of the tires on the "right" side... maybe I do lean to the right a lot  . The bearings were completely eaten away. So now I have 2 new hubs on order and pick them up today, so hopefully I can start catchin a few fish bigger than the 14 pounder we got so far.  |
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05-21-2009, 07:28 AM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
Posts: 10,408
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Chuck,
Who?
PM if you prefer....
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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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05-21-2009, 07:38 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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cool Beans
as much of a drag it is to be down...
i think your incredibly lucky to have the
wheel fall off in your driveway 
instead of somewhere that would have involved
other motorists... or the loss of the boat altogether |
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05-21-2009, 07:45 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,044
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Raven
as much of a drag it is to be down...
i think your incredibly lucky to have the
wheel fall off in your driveway
instead of somewhere that would have involved
other motorists... or the loss of the boat altogether |
Definitely true! I saw it was bad at the boat ramp, a few miles from the house, and limped home at a crawl to make sure we got home without causing problems. It has dual axles, so it is on the one wheel on the right side now. Even after the wheel fell off, they trailer stayed level and I was able to back it in and park it by the house and put a floor jack under it.
I'm waiting for west marine to call me to tell me my new hubs are here. Paid the extra for 2 day delivery, so they should be there today. |
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05-21-2009, 08:54 AM
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Geezer Gone Wild
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 3,397
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Raven
don't forget jigs
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Nope, sure won't Rav - gonna twist some up pretty soon, won't forget ya...
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Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND
Chuck,
Who?
PM if you prefer....
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Good question, Bry - none of the Usual Suspects, didn't recognize the name - I'll have to ask Kev again...  |
"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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05-21-2009, 09:51 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 8,718
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I believe he is a member of TEAM STRIPER.........
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PRO CHOICE REPUBLICAN
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05-21-2009, 10:30 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 797
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it was me!! hehe jk ive only got about a 16# so far |
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05-21-2009, 01:35 PM
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Calling Jon The Fisherman
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: The Sack Of Mass
Posts: 2,357
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sea Dangles
I believe he is a member of TEAM STRIPER.........
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I believe you're right  |
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05-21-2009, 02:44 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Newport, RI
Posts: 2,395
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Crafty, it wasnt caught on the island. Just weighed there.
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05-21-2009, 04:57 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Bridgewater, MA
Posts: 2,031
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Taylor again, right?
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--Mike Malone
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05-21-2009, 10:24 PM
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ditch boy
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: the sea
Posts: 664
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damn hes good
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05-22-2009, 06:17 AM
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Afterhours Custom Plugs
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: R.I.
Posts: 8,642
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he puts in his time...
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05-22-2009, 10:19 AM
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Trophy Hunter Apprentice
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: THE Other Cape
Posts: 2,508
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WELL DONE, Rob!!
still early yet,
where's the pix??
GREAT way to start the Season!!!
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"The first condition of happiness is that the connection
between man and nature shall not be broken."~~ Leo Tolstoy
Tight Lines, and
Happy Hunting to ALL!
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05-22-2009, 10:31 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
Posts: 18,203
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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05-22-2009, 10:35 AM
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Calling Jon The Fisherman
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: The Sack Of Mass
Posts: 2,357
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Check the Fisherman next week  |
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05-22-2009, 01:05 PM
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What was that!?!
Join Date: May 2005
Location: East Kingston, NH
Posts: 3,108
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman
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ha i just scrolled threw waiting to see one... worthless |
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05-22-2009, 01:29 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
Posts: 18,203
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Canalman
Check the Fisherman next week |
Methinks I better Subscribe to that Periodical  |
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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05-22-2009, 02:51 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Newport, RI
Posts: 2,395
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pics on another site...
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05-22-2009, 03:22 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,044
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I guess you have to go to that "other site" to see it.....
Last edited by Cool Beans; 05-22-2009 at 03:57 PM..
Reason: link to pic is no longer valid
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05-22-2009, 03:27 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Westport
Posts: 841
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What a beautiful fish....  |
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05-22-2009, 04:23 PM
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Night Stalker
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: ............
Posts: 3,605
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I cried like a baby when I saw the photo.
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05-22-2009, 09:46 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: newport
Posts: 1,136
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Quote:
Originally Posted by luds
I cried like a baby when I saw the photo.
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You shoulda seen it in person. Scales like scup I tell ya.  |
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05-23-2009, 12:59 AM
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Geezer Gone Wild
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 3,397
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sea Dangles
I believe he is a member of TEAM STRIPER.........
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Yup
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Originally Posted by bassballer
Crafty, it wasnt caught on the island. Just weighed there.
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Yup
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Originally Posted by Moses
Taylor again, right?
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Yup
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Originally Posted by hyefisherman2
damn hes good
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Yup
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Originally Posted by afterhours
he puts in his time...
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And yup...
7 nights a week he tells me...
The first call from Kevin was garbled - I can't figure out if it's bad cell service, old age (his and mine), or if he's just not used to getting out of bed that early...
Iron Rob strikes again...puts him first in both the club and OTW standings I would think
Attaboy, Robbie... |
"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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05-23-2009, 08:04 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Newport, RI
Posts: 2,316
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Definitely a impressive early season fish.
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05-23-2009, 08:34 AM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
Posts: 10,408
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RIROCKHOUND's post on Rob's facebnook page:
Congrats.
I don't like you anymore!
seriously, Rob is one of the legit high liners of the striper surf...
what a slob... I thought I started the season off well till I saw that fish....
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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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05-23-2009, 08:38 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,270
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The man is a monstah
And one of the nicest, hardest working guys around !
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~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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05-23-2009, 08:52 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 797
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congrats man, nice slob
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