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Author:
RobO
Date:
Aug 05, 2011
Subject:
Possible 81 lb world record striper caught in CT today.
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[b:ada5d8f85c]Article # 1[/b:ada5d8f85c]
Striper fishing is hot in the northeast. Potential world record
Got an email a few minutes ago from Tony Checkowski, the unofficial keeper of a list of striped bass caught along the East Coast that top 60 pounds.
His two books are remarkable bodies of record keeping.
His email floored me.
He had just gotten a call from a Connecticut angler who was fishing from the surf this morning and had beached an 81-pounder. I knew striper fishing was red hot right now up in those parts, but I didn't expect this potential news.
If that weight holds up on a certified scale, the angling community will have topped one of its sport's most coveted records.
[b:ada5d8f85c]Article # 2[/b:ada5d8f85c]
[b:ada5d8f85c]Breaking News: Possible New All-Tackle World-Record Striped Bass Falls in CT [/b:ada5d8f85c]
By Joe Cermele
Though details are still slowly getting pieced together, the striper world has been turned upside down over the last few hours with Internet reports of an 81.88-pound striped bass taken in Connecticut waters. Though it's not clear yet if this is a surf fish or boat fish, caught on live eel or live porgy, angler Greg Myerson may have just landed what I'd argue is the most coveted saltwater fish record.
Al McReynolds' 78.8-pound record, caught in Atlantic City, NJ, has stood since 1982. Though many anglers have come close to that mark, it has yet to be topped. Over the years, there have also been a large amount of hoax record catches, though this time, it would seem, evidence is mounting that the angler has legitmately toppled a record thousands have dreamed of crushing. Actually, I just got word that Myerson quickly weighed the fish and fled the scene at the tackle shop, so there is still a slight element of shadiness here. Head over to Gofishn.com for another photo and a little more of the story. We'll keep you posted as we get more information.
*Here's another quick update from a credible source. Mr. Myerson is apparently being so hounded he's had a panic attack. The fish is supposedly on ice in his truck, which is parked at the hospital where he's in the ER. Still not knowing how legit this catch is, it just goes to show you how powerful this fish is and how crazy people are about it.
*Confirmed: Greg Myerson is the angler, and we've tracked down his phone number. Stay tuned.
*If you'd like to keep up with the chaos, check out this ever-growing thread on Stripersonline.com. Already the term "photoshopped" has popped up.
Al McReynolds established the current International Game Fish Association all-tackle world record in 1982, with a 78 pounds, 8 ounce giant caught from the Vermont Avenue Jetty in Atantic City, N.J.
I'm trying to get in touch with the angler, who likely at this point is going absolutely bonkers.
His fish wouldn't bring him the kind of money a world record largemouth would bring, but he'd do pretty well with endorsements and tackle.
First, let's see if there's anything to this.
Stay tuned.
Author:
toptech
Date:
Aug 05, 2011
Message:
Striper was caught on a boat...right now the guy is not trying to get world record certification. Dont know why yet. Onthewater.com has a story and picture of the guy and fish.
Author:
fishingkid
Date:
Aug 05, 2011
Message:
http://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/newshound/2011/08/greg-myerson-lands-81-pound-potential-world-record-stripped-bass
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