Cows: redux

[bart]

Originally Posted by Krispy

Except it just aint true Bart. We are not talking high 40, 50 or 60lb fish. 30's are good respectable catches and there are fisherman who consistently take multiple 30's every season. In fact I know personally of at least 6 members of S-B who have all taken 2+ over for the last two years from shore.
I dont think theres much luck in taking 30lbers, mostly skill and timing.
And I agree, most people arent targeting large, or they just think they are.
What is the difference though?

i haven't caught multiple 30s, but i have taken a 30 the past two seasons. not a huge accomplishment, but im still young and i know ill go large at some point. i know i've lost a lot of big fish too, mostly due to dull hooks. yeah im an idiot. but i've put myself in the position to take a big fish. i think it comes down to if youre not out there fishing every night chances are youre not gonna get the big one...

[Sea Dangles]

Not many have time to fish every night.You have to fish when you think you have the best chance for large.Canal is not private and some weeks you can go large multiple times .Some of the spots marked X were also large producers last year.And I was alone

[In The Surf]

It's not as difficult as many make it out to be. You don't need to fish private property , private or restricted access or need special permission. It may help but so does a boat and electronics. There are far too many places to catch large that are accessable to everyone all the time. Even in the months when you hear it said "they're no large around" they're here, you just got to know or figure out where, when, why and then how (location, conditions, bait they're on or that's holding them, using proper gear and keeping it maintained). Some factors were mentioned in previous posts. Different spots have different circumstances or conditions that will attract or hold fish, many times large. time spent at these locals (lots of time) to learn them and become productive is what's going to put or get someone in this category. You'll get your share of teens and twenty somethings but you'll get your large. Sure luck has something to do with it but I'm not one who counts on luck. I'd rather do my homework, put in my time and be prepared.