From the surf, I dunno - Iron Mike has to be up there.
The Iron Wonder has 2 60#s from the surf but I'm not sure how many 50's
"There is no royal road to this heavy surf-fishing. With all the appliances for comfort experience can suggest, there is a certain amount of hard work to be done and exposure to be bourne as a part of the price of success." From "Striped Bass," Scribner's Magazine, 1881.
I don't know if I should start a new thread with this but I do find it interesting. I've been reading "Eastern Tides" again this past week and Daignault discusses why 50 is such an important #.
So Who here has a 50? if would you mind telling us about it and whether it was surf or boat?