I remember catching my first striped bass on July 7th 1988. I was 8 yrs old. Live lined a bunker behind 1 of the norwalk islands. Was 36" 20lbs and a jumper believe it or not. Came clear out of the water. Was freaking awesome!
Fishing with my Grandfather at Pilgrim Pond in North Truro in the 50s, 55-56. Using doughball or bacon we hammered the perch and snapping turtles.
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