Whats your largest and what lure/bait

[Fisherwoman]

Clammer Sorry wasn't trying to leave you out buddy. I think alot of people are starting to feel the same way, we all know that the Stripers are coming back, but they are still in alot of trouble. I for one would rather let them go to be caught another day, than bring one home.

Don't get me wrong, I too kept a couple bass last year. I kept that 36 1/2 lber and she will be placed on my wall, because for me it was I thrill I have never experienced, and I can look at that fish and remember that day forever, as I may never catch one that big again, or for many years for that matter.

It is unlikely that we will ever see those hey day fish again. If you think about it, there are many more recreational fishermen that in days past, and as for commercial fishermen, there gear and equipment has changed 10 fold, to be more productive. Don't get me wrong not knocking commercial guys, I respect the fact that they are trying to make a living. Just wish we could really work together to preserve this great species of fish and many other ones that are in trouble. Sorry ranting!!!!!

[TheSpecialist]

In the past there were fewer recs because they were all selling their catch. Unfortunately it's not just the stripers we have to worry about. The cod, flounder, and tog as well.

[Clammer]

Don,t laugh, but my favorite fish to go after if not Stripers, Is the salt water White perch, and they are not around not near the numbers that they used to be, I have had a lot of fun with these fish and I guess I started making descent money back in the 60,s early 70.s catching these and schoolies mixed. the last time I tried for them my son and I had 49 schoolies and onky 6 xl perch
the only fish I have mounted is a White Perch, that should give you AN idea of how much I enjoyed this fishery


PS , Fisherwoman if I go to the Mass show this year, I.m leaving my money at home and just going to see people from the site... Havn.t seen you and BC since the first week of June. TOo long for good people

[Fisherwoman]

Hey Clammer, will be good to see you and alot of the rest of the crew also. Ran into Slipknot at the Worcester show on Friday. He's been shopping!!!!!! Go Loomis!!!!

[Slipknot]

Yes, nice to see you FW and BC. As you were telling the story of the bluefins I felt as if I was on the baot with you guys. Get'em next year girl.

Yes, I did pick up a new stick. A G-Loomis LR844S which is rated for 10-20 lb line and 3/8 to 2 1/4 oz lures which is awesome. I tried it out yesterday and threw a 3/4 oz mambo about 100' at least using 14 lb fireline. This stick has alot of backbone. I'll use it for scoolie fishing and fishing rubba at the ditch and stuff.