Okay-you've just landed a 50 - now what?

[Gunpowder]

I don't think anyone really keeps a fifty for the intention of eating it... I heard the meat is not nearly as tasty as the 15 pound range is.... I'll let you know what I do after I catch mine

[Sea Dangles]

I always believe they will be there tomorrow.

[nightfighter]

I know I'll catch hell from the usual crowd for this, but.....if I am fishng for S-B.com in the Striper Cup, or fishing my first Derby this year, I am gonna weigh it. (After calling Luds and Clogston to see what their on first....) Hey, if last year is any measuring stick, it could also be worth a VS275 and a shot at a truck.
I did keep a large fish this past year, largest I've kept, and the meat was better than I expected, for what it's worth.
That said, there are fewer and fewer things in life that give you the satisfaction of returning a remarkable fish back to the sea. Warms your soul. You can't get that hunting. That's not a knock on hunting; it's just different.

[Gunpowder]

Originally Posted by nightfighter

I know I'll catch hell from the usual crowd for this, but.....if I am fishng for S-B.com in the Striper Cup, or fishing my first Derby this year, I am gonna weigh it. (After calling Luds and Clogston to see what their on first....) Hey, if last year is any measuring stick, it could also be worth a VS275 and a shot at a truck.
I did keep a large fish this past year, largest I've kept, and the meat was better than I expected, for what it's worth.
That said, there are fewer and fewer things in life that give you the satisfaction of returning a remarkable fish back to the sea. Warms your soul. You can't get that hunting. That's not a knock on hunting; it's just different.

Agree with you 100% on all accounts there. Well put.

[BassDawg]

Originally Posted by nightfighter

I know I'll catch hell from the usual crowd for this, but.....if I am fishng for S-B.com in the Striper Cup, or fishing my first Derby this year, I am gonna weigh it. (After calling Luds and Clogston to see what their on first....) Hey, if last year is any measuring stick, it could also be worth a VS275 and a shot at a truck.
I did keep a large fish this past year, largest I've kept, and the meat was better than I expected, for what it's worth.
That said, there are fewer and fewer things in life that give you the satisfaction of returning a remarkable fish back to the sea. Warms your soul. You can't get that hunting. That's not a knock on hunting; it's just different.

My thoughts and actions, EXACTLY!!
Will kill no more than necessary to compete
successfully in the 2008 Striper Cup's Surf Division.

Good Luck, nightfighter and others !!!

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by nightfighter

I know I'll catch hell from the usual crowd for this, but.....if I am fishng for S-B.com in the Striper Cup, or fishing my first Derby this year, I am gonna weigh it

Naw, not here. The "usual crowd" hangs out at another website, and most of the ones who tell people "you should have released it" or, "I'd release the world record" are still looking to break 15 lbs, let alone 50 And another group would accuse you of photoshopping the picture