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08-08-2011, 04:07 AM
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08-08-2011, 06:32 AM
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08-08-2011, 06:49 AM
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I know I was kidding LOL
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lol... not u boog... |
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08-08-2011, 06:57 AM
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I know I was kidding LOL
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ok good... Feeling off kilter... Little break from SD.com may be in order...
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08-08-2011, 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by BMEUPSCOTTY
lol... not u boog... |
Not you - but while you're at it  |
~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
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08-08-2011, 06:55 AM
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I Had A BLAST!
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It's what we do, most of us anyhow. We go fishing with the hopes of getting a personal best, or just a decent time out. To me, it would be a BLAST getting a fish that size. I would feel very good, for sure! I would say, thank you Lord, and call it a day! 
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08-08-2011, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by jimmy z
It's what we do, most of us anyhow. We go fishing with the hopes of getting a personal best, or just a decent time out. To me, it would be a BLAST getting a fish that size. I would feel very good, for sure! I would say, thank you Lord, and call it a day! |
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08-09-2011, 04:34 PM
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All up in the Interweb!
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Wow, quite the range of posts in this thread, but only time will tell if it gets certified, etc... Unfortunately the chatter will never end. Hell, McReynold's fish comes up at least once a year in disucssion as to what happened on that September night. There will always be speculation, theories and chatter around the eel tank, but only Greg knows for sure what really happened Thursday night. I for one hope it is all legit as I would love to see the record come home to Connecticut.
If history is going to repeat itself, we should all be hitting the surf between now and the night of 10/8/2012. Rocchetta's boat caught record only stood for 431 days before it was bested by a real (shore caught) fish...   |
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08-09-2011, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by jimmy z
It's what we do, most of us anyhow. We go fishing with the hopes of getting a personal best, or just a decent time out. To me, it would be a BLAST getting a fish that size. I would feel very good, for sure! I would say, thank you Lord, and call it a day! |
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08-13-2011, 02:09 PM
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I dont meant to stir the pot here, but i just read that this guy caught a 60 lber a few days before the 81 lber..
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08-13-2011, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Nebe
I dont meant to stir the pot here, but i just read that this guy caught a 60 lber a few days before the 81 lber..
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Makes me wonder where he was fishing, and why was I not there. |
The sun shines on a dog's ass every once in a while, maybe today is my day!
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08-13-2011, 02:27 PM
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I think the person who posted what i read is mistaken.. he did land a 60 in early july.. not in the same week.
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08-08-2011, 11:07 AM
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08-08-2011, 03:42 PM
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There's a 1/2 hour of my life I'll never get back....
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I'm with you K-
I just read all 10 pages of this for the first time-
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08-15-2011, 07:24 PM
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Striped Bass All-Tackle Record Challenged
News has spread quickly of Greg Myerson’s recent striped bass catch in Connecticut, USA as a potential contender for the All-Tackle title. As one would expect, this application is causing quite a buzz; if approved, Myerson’s catch would break a 29 year old record for one of North America’s most popular inshore saltwater species. Myerson’s application arrived at IGFA late last and the review process is now underway. Several IGFA staff, including the President,will review all materials and testimonies before making a decision; in the meantime, here’s a look at the record Myerson’s catch is challenging:
Current All Tackle Striped Bass Record
Angler: Albert McReynolds
Catch Date: September 21, 1982
Catch Place: Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
Weight: 35.6 kg (78 lb 8 oz)
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08-15-2011, 07:26 PM
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M.S.B.A.
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The application for the record has been filed. The process is underway. The fish will be judged. Congrats MR Meyerson...I think you did it right.
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"It is impossible to complain and to achieve at the same time"--Basic Patrick (on a good day)
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08-15-2011, 09:12 PM
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08-15-2011, 10:06 PM
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Word is the fish,scale,tackle shop and angler have all been maligned by the OTW staff.The scale was recently certified by CT weights and measures and the fish is at NE taxidermy.
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08-16-2011, 02:00 AM
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Very Grumpy bay man
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I stand by what I first posted the day it was caught...I believe he broke the record. He has caught too many big fish to fabricate a story, stuff a fish or do anything dishonest.
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No boat, back in the suds. 
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08-16-2011, 06:20 AM
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But all this stuff still means nothing if the fish isnt opened up and reweighed. The taxidermist will probably find nothing in the fish, but what does the fish weigh if theres nothing in it?
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08-16-2011, 08:53 AM
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Too much jealousy for that. those that can't will always try to discredit those that do.
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08-16-2011, 09:40 AM
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I'm glad the fish has been submitted... this should put it to bed for good.. as i said in my original ost.. helluva fish.. I'd like to shake his hand.
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A good run is better than a bad stand!
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08-16-2011, 10:19 AM
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I will forever doubt it, unless the fish is gutted and checked. I dont know the angler, scale operator and most people on this board, so why would I trust random peoples judgment on it? So what if it was weighed on a certified scale, it could have been stuffed? Gut it at the taxidermist, see whats in there. Reweigh the entire fish and contents on a certified scale and see what you get. If the fish is around 80 pounds still, the record can solidly be confirmed. If the fish comes in at 50, it was a cheat as 30 pounds are missing from the equation.
This has nothing to do with jealousy, discredit or whatever. Its just common sense from my point of view, and I will never believe its true until its is actually proven true. So what if IGFA certifies it based on "the story" or looking at the outside of the fish? The fishing world is full of BS stories, exageration, blah blah - you really have to prove it true. If they can prove it true, yeah I couldnt be happier for the guy. Its cool to see the record go to someone who fishes all the time and can appreciate the accomplishment.
My opinion is that you gotta fish for yourself. If you try to "keep up with the Jones" you'll always be left miserable and empty.
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08-16-2011, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by rizzo
I will forever doubt it, unless the fish is gutted and checked. I dont know the angler, scale operator and most people on this board, so why would I trust random peoples judgment on it? So what if it was weighed on a certified scale, it could have been stuffed? Gut it at the taxidermist, see whats in there. Reweigh the entire fish and contents on a certified scale and see what you get. If the fish is around 80 pounds still, the record can solidly be confirmed. If the fish comes in at 50, it was a cheat as 30 pounds are missing from the equation.
This has nothing to do with jealousy, discredit or whatever. Its just common sense from my point of view, and I will never believe its true until its is actually proven true. So what if IGFA certifies it based on "the story" or looking at the outside of the fish? The fishing world is full of BS stories, exageration, blah blah - you really have to prove it true. If they can prove it true, yeah I couldnt be happier for the guy. Its cool to see the record go to someone who fishes all the time and can appreciate the accomplishment.
My opinion is that you gotta fish for yourself. If you try to "keep up with the Jones" you'll always be left miserable and empty.
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it's called faith... faith in man kind that the majority of people have pure hearts and intentions... I'm glad I grew up in a time when a mans word was the gold standard... for better or for worse, I still believe in it... innocent until proven guilty.
I do agree with one thing.. and I preach it at seminars and to green horns as well as vetrans... be only concerned with what you can accomplish.. dont get caught up in with what others are doing or may have done...yesterday is the past.. tomorrow is a brand new day. |
A good run is better than a bad stand!
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08-16-2011, 11:25 AM
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it's called faith...
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It's also called process. The IFGA has a process they believe is trustworthy enough to warrant their accreditation. It's like a scientific fact, perhaps never 100% but close enough...
Don't be a doubter without reason, it will kill your fish karma
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08-16-2011, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Rockfish9
it's called faith... faith in man kind that the majority of people have pure hearts and intentions... I'm glad I grew up in a time when a mans word was the gold standard... for better or for worse, I still believe in it... innocent until proven guilty.
I do agree with one thing.. and I preach it at seminars and to green horns as well as vetrans... be only concerned with what you can accomplish.. dont get caught up in with what others are doing or may have done...yesterday is the past.. tomorrow is a brand new day.
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Great way to look at things.
I can't imagine what it's like to go through life with such a negative attitude that you have to doubt others and diminish their accomplishments. People who do that must be real fun to be around. |
Conservatism is not about leaving people behind. Conservatism is about empowering people to catch up, to give them tools at their disposal that make it possible for them to access all the hope, all the promise, all the opportunity that America offers. - Marco Rubio
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08-16-2011, 03:22 PM
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Hardcore Equipment Tester
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Originally Posted by rizzo
I will forever doubt it, unless the fish is gutted and checked. I dont know the angler, scale operator and most people on this board, so why would I trust random peoples judgment on it? So what if it was weighed on a certified scale, it could have been stuffed? Gut it at the taxidermist, see whats in there. Reweigh the entire fish and contents on a certified scale and see what you get. If the fish is around 80 pounds still, the record can solidly be confirmed. If the fish comes in at 50, it was a cheat as 30 pounds are missing from the equation.
This has nothing to do with jealousy, discredit or whatever. Its just common sense from my point of view, and I will never believe its true until its is actually proven true. So what if IGFA certifies it based on "the story" or looking at the outside of the fish? The fishing world is full of BS stories, exageration, blah blah - you really have to prove it true. If they can prove it true, yeah I couldnt be happier for the guy. Its cool to see the record go to someone who fishes all the time and can appreciate the accomplishment.
My opinion is that you gotta fish for yourself. If you try to "keep up with the Jones" you'll always be left miserable and empty.
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08-16-2011, 11:08 AM
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LOL Well I've never seen China so I guess it isn't there LOL Oh thats right my oppinion really doesn't count as those in the appointed positions do have an oppinion that counts. If I don't like it then i guess that I need to get a job in one of those positions so my oppinion does count. LOL Sweet fish wish it were mine but I seem to loose the giants like that LOL
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08-16-2011, 11:09 AM
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I hope that fish still has all it's scales, if not, that could raise more questions than it answers.
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08-16-2011, 11:18 AM
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I am happy for the fellow and glad to see the previous record eclipsed(Which IMO was highly dubious!!! from everything I read, including "his own words")
That said I still think Tony S has the real bass record...boat bass don't (or should not) count.
One thing that bothers me though...there seems to be a lot of parallels the big fish caught now and the big fish caught in '81-82....a few big ones (records) in both cases with an extreme drop off in young populations...this is not looking good in my view for the future and I hope I am not the only one who is noticing this.
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