Looks Like Team STRIPER is Getting Started

[luds]

Originally Posted by Sea Dangles

Taylor has been told by OTW he is not eligible to compete in the cup this year. He has a job in the industry which is deemed a conflict.This certainly leaves a hole in the lineup for our crew but RudeBoy seems ready to grasp the reins.From what I have witnessed recently he has displayed competence and desire to get the job done.It also gives SB some hope to get the cup back.Hopefully it will prevent any more whining from those unfortunate enough to think they could dethrone him for angler of the year.Then again,maybe the whining played a part in OTW's decision.I always believed to be the best,you have to beat the best.

Being angler of the year doesn't mean your the best. Too many guys don't participate in the Cup to earn that title but I'm disappointed that Rob can't participate. If we did manage to finagle a Cup victory it would be a shame to do it without topping a Team Striper at full strength.

[piemma]

There are 2 dozen guys who don't post here that could be angler of the year EVERY year. Some guys don't care to be internet heros!

[bart]

Originally Posted by piemma

There are 2 dozen guys who don't post here that could be angler of the year EVERY year. Some guys don't care to be internet heros!

How are the guys that win Angler of the Year trying to be internet heros?

And I wouldn't discredit those who have won in the past. They are really good fishermen who consistently catch big fish, year after year. Getting a 50 and several forties in a season from the surf is no easy task....

[rizzo]

Originally Posted by piemma

There are 2 dozen guys who don't post here that could be angler of the year EVERY year. Some guys don't care to be internet heros!

In all honesty - from the surf, are there that many guys last year that took a true 50 and multiple high 40s last year??? I'm out there quite a bit, and breaking 40 every year from the surf is quite an accomplishment...