Milestones, Firsts And Personal Bests For 06'?

[Rockport24]

This will be my second surfcasting season and I want to break the
20lb mark. I think the sluggo is going to do it!

[Clogston29]

Last year the goal was 35# and I got that, this year we'll go for 40#

But I'll be happy if I just learn more and catch more, I know that size will come.

[kippy]

I would like to catch more consistently this year. I got a 36 pounder last year, but the rest of the season was sporadic.

[Skitterpop]

happier healthier (lose a ton of weight) more prosperous more understanding and catch multiple 40# and up Stripers from shore

[Flaptail]

I'd like more than two nights in the year where there are actually fish on the beach pusing bait onto the shingle. One can only hope and oh yeah, a 100lb or better School Bluefin tuna.

[FormerUser]

I gotta actually land a fish over 30#.

26# was nice but I've lost way to many over 30.I will not screw up everytime this year.

[Rappin Mikey]

This will be my fourth year keeping a log. Every year my numbers have gotten better. My goals are to continue that trend, as well as sample new shoreline as much I can.

[Mr. Sandman]

06 fishing targets...

Hmmmm, any of these will do for me (and I consider them all do-able, some more then others)

16# fluke (I can do this)
7.5# seabass (I can do this)
4# + scup (I like the way the bigones look)
striped bass boat (no targets, just fun fishing)
striped bass shore 62#or better (long shot I know, but that is my target)
tuna: 250# on something less then a 5/0
tuna 50# on 12# spinning gear
football on a 9 weight flyrod
20# abli (I know this fish is out there!)
12# bonito (ditto)
9# spanish mac (ditto)
23# bluefish ( It has been 25 years since I caught a bluefish > 20#)
12# tog ( I am due for this)
anysize whaoo at the canyon (never caught one)
anysize marlin at the canyon (never caught one up north)
a 60# or better yellowfin tuna (I love these fish!)
A couple 5# lobsters in my traps would be nice too

Like I said I would be happy with any of these but will probably fish the hardest for the fluke and seabass goals. why? I really like fishing for them.
Over the last few years I find myself fishing for what is biting at that time, instead of bassing myself to death all season. I find I enjoy myself much more and enjoy the bass fishing that much more when the season peaks and the bite is on. Fish smart! Don't kill yourself all season to be spent for when they do show.

[Raven]

to go see beth

[FormerUser]

Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman

06 fishing targets...
23# bluefish ( It has been 25 years since I caught a bluefish > 20#)

I caught a 22# bluefish on Dec.1 1986.Wouldn't mind doing that again.

[Flaptail]

Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman

06 fishing targets...

Hmmmm, any of these will do for me (and I consider them all do-able, some more then others)

16# fluke (I can do this)
7.5# seabass (I can do this)
4# + scup (I like the way the bigones look)
striped bass boat (no targets, just fun fishing)
striped bass shore 62#or better (long shot I know, but that is my target)
tuna: 250# on something less then a 5/0
tuna 50# on 12# spinning gear
football on a 9 weight flyrod
20# abli (I know this fish is out there!)
12# bonito (ditto)
9# spanish mac (ditto)
23# bluefish ( It has been 25 years since I caught a bluefish > 20#)
12# tog ( I am due for this)
anysize whaoo at the canyon (never caught one)
anysize marlin at the canyon (never caught one up north)
a 60# or better yellowfin tuna (I love these fish!)
A couple 5# lobsters in my traps would be nice too

Like I said I would be happy with any of these but will probably fish the hardest for the fluke and seabass goals. why? I really like fishing for them.
Over the last few years I find myself fishing for what is biting at that time, instead of bassing myself to death all season. I find I enjoy myself much more and enjoy the bass fishing that much more when the season peaks and the bite is on. Fish smart! Don't kill yourself all season to be spent for when they do show.

Wow, that really punishing yerself there kiddo, take it easy or you'll end up like Bassmaster.