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Old 06-29-2007, 03:20 PM   #1
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Nice Catch

Crazy Al with a Nice FISH...................Congrats Al.
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Over the Last Several Years HAB'S NEEDLEFISH Have Caught More "Confirmed" 30, 40, 50, and even 60 pound Striped Bass than any other Wooden Needlefish on the Market today. 2 Over 50lbs. and 1 Over 60lbs. in 2005 alone........... "HOOK UP WITH HAB'S" Your Best Bet For BIG BASS.....
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Old 06-29-2007, 03:21 PM   #2
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what kinda lure is that ?
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Old 06-29-2007, 03:31 PM   #3
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congrats al

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Old 06-29-2007, 03:52 PM   #4
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damn fine fish
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Old 06-29-2007, 04:32 PM   #5
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Wink

With all the sand on it, it was probably grubbing for sand eels.
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Old 06-29-2007, 04:44 PM   #6
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pretty cool. i never think to fish needlefish during the day.
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Old 06-29-2007, 04:45 PM   #7
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Looks like a Hab's 2 1/2 ounce Stubby Needle.
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Old 06-29-2007, 05:17 PM   #8
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Looks like a Hab's 2 1/2 ounce Stubby Needle.
i would agree. and, john did post the pic. why not one with a lure he made in its mouth?




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Old 06-29-2007, 05:30 PM   #9
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pretty cool. i never think to fish needlefish during the day.
2nd time I heard that this week .. needles do work on large during the day .. When ever your tired of casting throw a needle.. keep it slow .. its a take a break plug ..

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Old 06-29-2007, 06:54 PM   #10
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Great fish. I fish needles during the day.

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Old 06-29-2007, 07:34 PM   #11
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Tagger , Your a Smart Man..................Needles in the Day Light.

Over the Last Several Years HAB'S NEEDLEFISH Have Caught More "Confirmed" 30, 40, 50, and even 60 pound Striped Bass than any other Wooden Needlefish on the Market today. 2 Over 50lbs. and 1 Over 60lbs. in 2005 alone........... "HOOK UP WITH HAB'S" Your Best Bet For BIG BASS.....
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Old 06-29-2007, 08:54 PM   #12
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nice fish
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Old 06-29-2007, 09:11 PM   #13
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Great Fish Alberto ... ... congrats on the catch, but what would we expect from him ... ...note to self, fish big white needles during the day ...

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Old 06-29-2007, 09:16 PM   #14
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Cool

I know the exact spot where this fish was caught too.

Here is the precise location in gory detail. The gps coordinates are ____ _____ _____.

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Old 06-29-2007, 09:28 PM   #15
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2nd time I heard that this week .. needles do work on large during the day .. When ever your tired of casting throw a needle.. keep it slow .. its a take a break plug ..
Excactly,I learned this lesson out in Montauk.
Pencil some then switch out to needle for a break...

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Old 06-29-2007, 09:55 PM   #16
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Crazy Al with a Nice FISH...................Congrats Al.

John,

Is that a white elite needle?

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Old 06-30-2007, 09:08 AM   #17
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Skitterpop, Thats a 3.25 oz. Phat Stubby ,They come in 2.5 oz. also.

Over the Last Several Years HAB'S NEEDLEFISH Have Caught More "Confirmed" 30, 40, 50, and even 60 pound Striped Bass than any other Wooden Needlefish on the Market today. 2 Over 50lbs. and 1 Over 60lbs. in 2005 alone........... "HOOK UP WITH HAB'S" Your Best Bet For BIG BASS.....
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