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08-05-2011, 04:03 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Sturbridge MA
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I cant believe he didnt release it.  |
Everything is better on the rocks.
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08-05-2011, 04:07 PM
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lobster = striper bait
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Popes Island Performing Arts Center
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If you want stories about absolutely gigantic stripers, find someone who knows about the fish traps between the Gurnet and High Pine Ledge.
Mike P? You heard about those?
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08-05-2011, 04:26 PM
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See you at the beach.
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Vero Beach FL. Bradford, RI.
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This catch is already becoming the stuff of legend.
In the age of the internet, maybe he has some advice to hold back a bit and let the drama build, make it even more of a story. Then reap the payday.
Of course I could be 100% wrong and he is just a quiet guy who does not want the attention.
Either way, hell of a catch
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08-05-2011, 04:50 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Southern Maine - Ledge Leaper
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Yep, a big congrats go out to the angler.
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08-05-2011, 05:41 PM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: 61° 30′ 0″ N, 23° 46′ 0″ E
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Quote:
Originally Posted by likwid
If you want stories about absolutely gigantic stripers, find someone who knows about the fish traps between the Gurnet and High Pine Ledge.
Mike P? You heard about those?
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No, but I did read Bassdozer's article about the "Ghost Fish" of the Block. It was first posted on WMI back in our storied youth, and then on SOL, and it's still up on the Dozer's web site.
His theory is that the "ghost fish" are a pelagic sub-species of bass, that live primarily offshore, and that their body shapes are adapted to life offshore, where they spend most of their lives. But, he also theorized that these fish do come inshore chasing bait from time to time, and that these were the huge fish that were caught around the Block back in the 80s. Tim Coleman got two fish over 60 from the BI surf back then.
This could be one of his "ghost fish" that made one of those rare inshore visits.
http://www.bassdozer.com/articles/surf_ghost_fish.shtml
Last edited by Mike P; 08-05-2011 at 05:49 PM..
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Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools, because they have to say something.
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08-05-2011, 05:56 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike P
No, but I did read Bassdozer's article about the "Ghost Fish" of the Block. It was first posted on WMI back in our storied youth, and then on SOL, and it's still up on the Dozer's web site.
His theory is that the "ghost fish" are a pelagic sub-species of bass, that live primarily offshore, and that their body shapes are adapted to life offshore, where they spend most of their lives. But, he also theorized that these fish do come inshore chasing bait from time to time, and that these were the huge fish that were caught around the Block back in the 80s. Tim Coleman got two fish over 60 from the BI surf back then.
This could be one of his "ghost fish" that made one of those rare inshore visits.
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08-05-2011, 06:07 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Between the thighs
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can;t fool me....farm raised....I wonder how much one scale would go for on ebay?
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08-05-2011, 06:24 PM
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Pete K.
Join Date: Jun 2007
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To everyone shedding tears about not letting it go to swim another day, thats about all this geriatric fish has left of its life! It lived a full life.. you want to cry tears, search the boards for guys that take 30" fish... they have a good 20 years to live yet.
As for the catch... congrats. If it were me, I already have such an airtight concrete game plan of what I will do I would be on a box of wheaties by noon
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08-05-2011, 06:24 PM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: 61° 30′ 0″ N, 23° 46′ 0″ E
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Originally Posted by Grapenuts
can;t fool me....farm raised....I wonder how much one scale would go for on ebay?
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One of the SOL guys paid over $300 for Al McReynolds' greenie 710 that he caught the existing record on. 
If this guy does decide to go after the record, that reel is just about the world's most expensive paperweight now. |
Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools, because they have to say something.
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08-05-2011, 06:36 PM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: 2 minutes from the Canal
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Well considering those fish swim in schools and larger fish hang in pairs. I think every person that can fish, float, sink, or swim should hit the CT end of the sound. Already saw a hundred buggies leaving the cape.
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08-05-2011, 07:56 PM
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lobster = striper bait
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Popes Island Performing Arts Center
Posts: 5,871
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike P
No, but I did read Bassdozer's article about the "Ghost Fish" of the Block. It was first posted on WMI back in our storied youth, and then on SOL, and it's still up on the Dozer's web site.
His theory is that the "ghost fish" are a pelagic sub-species of bass, that live primarily offshore, and that their body shapes are adapted to life offshore, where they spend most of their lives. But, he also theorized that these fish do come inshore chasing bait from time to time, and that these were the huge fish that were caught around the Block back in the 80s. Tim Coleman got two fish over 60 from the BI surf back then.
This could be one of his "ghost fish" that made one of those rare inshore visits.
Ghost Fish! The Stuff of Dreams...That Came True Once |
When my dad was a kid there were fish traps over by the Gurnet. (50's early 60's)
Fish this big and bigger were not uncommon.
He said there were fish that came out of there that made his 55-60 look tiny.
Every once in a while the giants would crash the fish traps looking for a free meal. 
Also at the Amagansett Marine Museum (LI) there are some pictures of beach seined fish that are absolutely gigantic from the early days. (BUUUUBBIES)
Last edited by likwid; 08-05-2011 at 08:03 PM..
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08-05-2011, 08:12 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,543
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Congrats to Greg. Great accomplishment. The man has a track record of finding big fish. I have no reason to doubt this one. Hope he is able to cash in and find happiness in having caught the catch of our lifetimes....
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08-05-2011, 08:19 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: A village some where
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I heard OD was on his way to CT as we speak!
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