Anybody hear any rumors about a 78# striper taken down south?

[Back Beach]

Originally Posted by CowHunter

I heard similiar, they did length and girth measurements estimating at 70plus... To be honest, I dont believe it unless it is somebody I personally know or a fish like that hits a certified scale... I guess many of us cary a 100lb scale for bass right? Every year there are rumors, but the fish was released, Blah Blah. The fish down there are all spawners loaded with roe and herring. Most lay the tape on top of the fish and go over the Football adding inches to length, also uneven bottom, Looking over your shoulder in the dark, rushing, etc... Pictures dont always tell the truth.. I have a buddy of mine that is like 5'3", give him a 40 and he can tell everybody it is a 60+ and it would be believable if you see a pic, (me unfortunately Im 6'4'- opposite effect)! Look Somebody caught the record fish off Block 2 years ago, but it was released, Another was caught in Sandy Hook Channel in 2007, but that to was released? Common, do we honestly believe that?? Especially a fish that may be worth several hundred thousand dollars???

Good post, and that's why I've always stuck with the old addage, "Show me the slips."

Another thread I was viewing recently had "40" that was probably 40 inches, not pounds, then the guy had a so called 50 plus based on the "formula." Keep in mind the guy said he's never broken 30 before this year, now he's throwing back alleged 50's.

[eastendlu]

Originally Posted by Back Beach

Good post, and that's why I've always stuck with the old addage, "Show me the slips."

Another thread I was viewing recently had "40" that was probably 40 inches, not pounds, then the guy had a so called 50 plus based on the "formula." Keep in mind the guy said he's never broken 30 before this year, now he's throwing back alleged 50's.

I know of who you speak and i agree with you.