60.85 Lber wieghed for the Cup! - Page 3 - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Plum Crazy · 07-07-2010, 03:26 PM

AWESOME FISH! Congrats to the guy. It's a beauty.

RIJIMMY · 07-07-2010, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sea Dangles

Striped bass are NOT a gamefish .

really? defeats the whole purpose of this website.

Definition:
gamefish - A fish prized for the sport involved in catching it.

a little more info if you want Wiki - specifically mentions SB

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_fish

AND - holy crap, the IGFA (the GF stands for Game Fish) actually has a world record for Striped Bass!

bloocrab · 07-07-2010, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Sea Dangles

...Ken, please send Bloo an autographed picture for the headboard...

Sea Dangler, that would be for the ceiling, not the head board....and show me your spots, and I'll smooch with you too

..don't hate the playa, hate the game.

Jimmy...my comments were meant for SweetWater's (stupid post), uncalled for....if you took it personally or felt impelled to defend somebody....oh well I could care less....you keep releasing em, I'll keep eatin' em. Same debate all the time on here.....this site's turned into a bunch of drama-queens.,,,

Hi CowHunter,,, I LOVE YOU, can you take me fishing??? pleeeease!!!!
I better stop before it gets ugly.

Nebe · 07-07-2010, 04:11 PM

boatfish dont count

luds · 07-07-2010, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bloocrab

Sea Dangler, that would be for the ceiling, not the head board....and show me your spots, and I'll smooch with you too

..don't hate the playa, hate the game.

Jimmy...my comments were meant for SweetWater's (stupid post), uncalled for....if you took it personally or felt impelled to defend somebody....oh well I could care less....you keep releasing em, I'll keep eatin' em. Same debate all the time on here.....this site's turned into a bunch of drama-queens.,,,

Hi CowHunter,,, I LOVE YOU, can you take me fishing??? pleeeease!!!!
I better stop before it gets ugly.

Queens.......haven't heard that one in a while.

Green Light · 07-07-2010, 07:42 PM

Impressive.

Kudos to the angler.

Driftwood1 · 07-07-2010, 07:54 PM

Holy shhh_ tt did you guys take a good look at that GUT......... He must be a beer drinker. Oh nice fish too! Bet he toasted a few after that one...congratulations

numbskull · 07-07-2010, 08:26 PM

Ask yourself just what makes it impressive.

Its size? Well obviously, but the fisherman had nothing to do with that.

The technique? Uh.....no. Nothing too special about live-lining large baits for bass. Takes work, and some skill, but hey that is what these fish eat so it hardly qualifies as special.

The tackle. Doubtful. Good bet he had a serious reel, stout rod, and heavy line. And a boat.

The knowledge, dedication, and time he put in to get it? Well that is commendable, but hardly impressive.....loads of guys do the same.

Its value? Yeah, winning a 1000 bucks with a fish I guess can be impressive.

What I think really impresses us is his luck. And before you go ballistic, I don't doubt he is a good and deserving fisherman. But so are thousands of other guys who never get this lucky. It is the fact that it can and does happen, so therefore it can and may happen to us that really impresses us. It is more about the fish itself and ourselves than the guy in the picture.

Now if he had released it.....THAT would say something impressive about him. He didn't (which is OK) and so he'll remain a very good fisherman who got lucky and got his reward and deserves congratulations.......but it is the fish, not him, who was impressive. Too bad it is gone now.

TheSpecialist · 07-07-2010, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CowHunter

Well, I can tell you guys that there are alot of 50's that wont make it up youre way this year and they wont even make it to Montauk. Yes, many were killed this year off NJ and NY, but it is a matter of common sense... Those big bodies of fish need a sustainable food supply and will stay close to it... That body, like it does every year will stay near the miles of pogie schools and wont go past Shinnecock, LI... You new england boys need to stop bitchin about killing bass and fix your disaster of a bait problem you have! Only in New england do you have the commercial Netting of pogies in harbors and bays... NY and NJ did their part and thats why the boys are enjoying awesome fishing here even still and its almost mid July and have for the last 4-5 years. Those fish arent heading north period... There have been dozens of 50's killed hear this year, give the guy a break, he got a fish of a lifetime and he killed it.... Im suprised it took this long for somebody to start ragging, sorry the big fish arent stacked for you... You know you do have to kind of work for em?????

Mr. Sandman · 07-08-2010, 06:07 AM

Isn't this stiper cup fun??? whoohoo!

bloocrab · 07-08-2010, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by numbskull

Ask yourself just what makes it impressive.

.........if he had released it.....THAT would say something impressive about him. He didn't (which is OK)........

If he released a dozen fish between 20 & 30 pounds that day but kept 2 for himself, ...would that IMPRESS YOU???....or are you just mad that HIS 60 will not make it to the end of your line? What really bothers you about this particular angler keeping a fish of a lifetime????....Perhaps you've caught many 60# fish????? Can I fish with you too,,,, PLEEEASE!!!!

RIROCKHOUND · 07-08-2010, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bloocrab

Can I fish with you too,,,, PLEEEASE!!!!

You are such a whore

CowHunter · 07-08-2010, 07:57 AM

By the way... Heard a 64 was killed of Block last night!

It was from an extremely lucky angler, he has been very lucky this year and as a matter of fact has had incredible luck the last few years. I mean, who gets lucky enought to get a 53.10, and 51.50 wieghed in for athe cup this year and tops it off with a 64??? MAybe his luck ran out and he wont catch and kill anymore hogs? All those Sterile Breeders at the end of their life which are all dead now???

JohnR · 07-08-2010, 08:04 AM

OK, folks, lets lighten the mood a bit.

Thanks...

CowHunter · 07-08-2010, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by numbskull

Ask yourself just what makes it impressive.

Its size? Well obviously, but the fisherman had nothing to do with that.

The technique? Uh.....no. Nothing too special about live-lining large baits for bass. Takes work, and some skill, but hey that is what these fish eat so it hardly qualifies as special.

The tackle. Doubtful. Good bet he had a serious reel, stout rod, and heavy line. And a boat.

The knowledge, dedication, and time he put in to get it? Well that is commendable, but hardly impressive.....loads of guys do the same.

Its value? Yeah, winning a 1000 bucks with a fish I guess can be impressive.

What I think really impresses us is his luck. And before you go ballistic, I don't doubt he is a good and deserving fisherman. But so are thousands of other guys who never get this lucky. It is the fact that it can and does happen, so therefore it can and may happen to us that really impresses us. It is more about the fish itself and ourselves than the guy in the picture.

Now if he had released it.....THAT would say something impressive about him. He didn't (which is OK) and so he'll remain a very good fisherman who got lucky and got his reward and deserves congratulations.......but it is the fish, not him, who was impressive. Too bad it is gone now.

I know... Anybody can do it... He does get lucky all the time... Since May he had a 50, wieghed in a 40 every week and released many others...His 59 and other 50's off the SURF are easily accomplished. I mean its as easy as livelining bunker, no special tricks or anything and anybody can find a pod where the big fish are on... Its just soooo easy!

BigFish · 07-08-2010, 08:06 AM

I can hear the singing of Kumbayah!!!!

CowHunter · 07-08-2010, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman

Isn't this stiper cup fun??? whoohoo!

Its the usual handful of Hardcore catch and release "stripers4ever" gamefish guys that arent even fishing the cup, just waiting on the beach waiting for the fish to come to them.... (But they are putting in alot of time- Just havent been LUCKY Yet).
The same guys are always crying when somebody kills a 40, 50, or 60.... Its funny, I have yet to see a single majestic pic of even a schoolie being released from some of those guys...

Dont worry, Maybe if everybody stops killing these big fish, you to can get Lucky because then it will be easy!?!?!? JUST TEASING! The same guys will continue to get lucky and kill 40's,50's, and 60's every year....

STRIPER CUP!!!!!!!

RIJIMMY · 07-08-2010, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by CowHunter

Its the usual handful of Hardcore catch and release "stripers4ever" gamefish guys that arent even fishing the cup, just waiting on the beach waiting for the fish to come to them.... (But they are putting in alot of time- Just havent been LUCKY Yet).
The same guys are always crying when somebody kills a 40, 50, or 60.... Its funny, I have yet to see a single majestic pic of even a schoolie being released from some of those guys...

Dont worry, Maybe if everybody stops killing these big fish, you to can get Lucky because then it will be easy!?!?!? JUST TEASING! The same guys will continue to get lucky and kill 40's,50's, and 60's every year....

STRIPER CUP!!!!!!!

Its funny you have to insult people to try and make a point. I've barely posted on catch and release and am far from a hardcore tree hugger. I get riled up when people, like you, need to insult others because the have different opions. I'm not one of them, but there are a lot of guys on this board that are very good fisherman, who catch cows and release them . I respect them more than those that kill for glory. And thats the point, its not for food, its for glory. I have no problem with commercial guys, they're making $. Its a job. People eat bass and they supply it.
I'll share one last thing, take it for what you will - many guys know I've went on and on about my Dad. Its 5yrs now that he is gone, he is one of the best fisherman I've ever know- never caught a striper from a boat, never went to Block, Cutty, never wore a wetsuit. He fished So County RI and Stratford/Bridgeport Ct. Mostly eels onley He has a bunch of 40s and 50s, alone, no buddies, no fishing clubs, just him. When he was in bed dying of cancer at 65, he said Jim, "I caught a lot of fish, a lot of big fish. I wish I never killed those 50s, what a waste" 100% true story. Everytime we looked at pics, my Mom would say, your dad always regretted keeping those fish. So to each his own, I've got something I need to carry on and someones legacy I need to preserve. Someday all that will matter is that you caught them.

numbskull · 07-08-2010, 08:49 AM

I figured you'd go ballistic and so I tried to make it clear the guy deserves what he catches and that specialized large bait fishing for large fish is a skill just like other skills in fishing.

If you don't feel luck is involved as well, then we disagree.

CowHunter · 07-08-2010, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

Its funny you have to insult people to try and make a point. I've barely posted on catch and release and am far from a hardcore tree hugger. I get riled up when people, like you, need to insult others because the have different opions. I'm not one of them, but there are a lot of guys on this board that are very good fisherman, who catch cows and release them . I respect them more than those that kill for glory. And thats the point, its not for food, its for glory. I have no problem with commercial guys, they're making $. Its a job. People eat bass and they supply it.
I'll share one last thing, take it for what you will - many guys know I've went on and on about my Dad. Its 5yrs now that he is gone, he is one of the best fisherman I've ever know- never caught a striper from a boat, never went to Block, Cutty, never wore a wetsuit. He fished So County RI and Stratford/Bridgeport Ct. Mostly eels onley He has a bunch of 40s and 50s, alone, no buddies, no fishing clubs, just him. When he was in bed dying of cancer at 65, he said Jim, "I caught a lot of fish, a lot of big fish. I wish I never killed those 50s, what a waste" 100% true story. Everytime we looked at pics, my Mom would say, your dad always regretted keeping those fish. So to each his own, I've got something I need to carry on and someones legacy I need to preserve. Someday all that will matter is that you caught them.

Understandable, thats good for him, but he still killed em and just because he regrets it doesnt mean others should not kill a trophy.... Question? How long did it take for smart remarks and insults to be made at that guy for killing the fish???? Its the same people everytime...

CowHunter · 07-08-2010, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by numbskull

I figured you'd go ballistic and so I tried to make it clear the guy deserves what he catches and that specialized large bait fishing for large fish is a skill just like other skills in fishing.

If you don't feel luck is involved as well, then we disagree.

Of Course there is some Luck, Always is! But there is a reason you see the same guys off the surf and off the boat consistantly catching slobs....

I cant help myself for going Ballistic!

numbskull · 07-08-2010, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by CowHunter

Dont worry, Maybe if everybody stops killing these big fish, you to can get Lucky because then it will be easy!?!?!? JUST TEASING!

This is not teasing, it is fact. I fish inefficently, and nowhere near as hard as many. I need a lot more big fish around and a lot more luck to land a 40lb fish, nevermind a 60. No way I "deserve" a 60, and certainly this guy (and you as well) probably do.

How I fish, is my choice and I accept the consequences. Excuse me, however, if large boat fish taken on bait do not impress me as much as they impress you. To each their own.

CowHunter · 07-08-2010, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by numbskull

This is not teasing, it is fact. I fish inefficently, and nowhere near as hard as many. I need a lot more big fish around and a lot more luck to land a 40lb fish, nevermind a 60. No way I "deserve" a 60, and certainly this guy (and you as well) probably do.

How I fish, is my choice and I accept the consequences. Excuse me, however, if large boat fish taken on bait do not impress me as much as they impress you. To each their own.

I understand that completely... Wish I could fish more myself the way I want but I cant.. I did 60 trips on the water this year and only fish 5 days so imagine what thats like. The time I have left for me has to count!
I put alot of time off the surf over the years and yes, it is more challenging and rewarding to land a slob of SE Light Block Island and I would take a 60 that way Anyday, heck the way Ive been tossed around out there swimming to the outer rocks.... But what a rush I must say, 2-30-300am on a commerial day, 25-30 knots out of the SW, 5 boats attempted to make it out of the harbor got slammed by waves in the dark breaking over the bow turned around and came back in saying its impossible... What a challenge, running in the dark, walls of water, wind howling, running through quicks, wind against tide, huge wave breaks into the boat, turned side ways, bailing water, 1000's lbs water in the boat, giving throttle, wont budge... Barely make it through, continue on, now through Gay Head... Vineyard sound, what a mess! Sun Cracks, Not a boat in site, on the fishing grounds and what a bite!! 800lbs on the deck, and boy do they Count!

I get in my rambles, point is Boat and surf is as challenging as we make it.... Take the surf guy that fishes a frozen bunker head on a flat calm high noon day, dead sticked, sipping margharitas in a lawn chair.... Guess a 60 caught by him is more well deserved because its off the surf...

Starting Monday its 24 days straight... Enjoying the little break I have!

Back Beach · 07-08-2010, 09:22 AM

Anybody wanna borrow my son's lullaby cd?

RIJIMMY · 07-08-2010, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Back Beach

Anybody wanna borrow my son's lullaby cd?

nah, a few beers and bong hits and I get in the same condition

Bronko · 07-08-2010, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CowHunter

By the way... Heard a 64 was killed of Block last night!

It was from an extremely lucky angler, he has been very lucky this year and as a matter of fact has had incredible luck the last few years. I mean, who gets lucky enought to get a 53.10, and 51.50 wieghed in for athe cup this year and tops it off with a 64??? MAybe his luck ran out and he wont catch and kill anymore hogs? All those Sterile Breeders at the end of their life which are all dead now???

OTW on facebook says it was Mike Lanni and the fish weighed 64lbs. Wow.

good2hook · 07-08-2010, 09:39 AM

fish of a lifetime. Congrats to the guy who caught it.
boo hiss to the guys who are busting his balls over it.
Not this site too.

CowHunter · 07-08-2010, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Bronko

OTW on facebook says it was Mike Lanni and the fish weighed 64lbs. Wow.

Yup

ProfessorM · 07-08-2010, 11:07 AM

enjoyed the banter guys, nutin wrong with people who have passion in what they believe, even if they are on opposite sides of the subject. It's healthy to get each perspective and adds to the site IMO, no matter how many times it comes up.

ecduzitgood · 07-08-2010, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorM

enjoyed the banter guys, nutin wrong with people who have passion in what they believe, even if they are on opposite sides of the subject. It's healthy to get each perspective and adds to the site IMO, no matter how many times it comes up.

well said!
What a nice catch, I guess I can put the rod away now because there couldn't be any other big fish left