81lb Bass?

[cheferson]

took a ride . long gone ....

Owner looked stressed , had an attorney there screening calls!

[JohnR]

This guy has a lot of top fish in OTW over the years and now I recognize him from last year (he had a 57) and has a few 50s this year.

He is one of the elite anglers for certain.

I can understand not wanting to go though the IGFA process, though not sure I would make the same determination. Hope I have to figure that dilema

[vineyardblues]

Originally Posted by JohnR

This guy has a lot of top fish in OTW over the years and now I recognize him from last year (he had a 57) and has a few 50s this year.

He is one of the elite anglers for certain.

I can understand not wanting to go though the IGFA process, though not sure I would make the same determination. Hope I have to figure that dilema

Like John states above this guy CAN FISH !!!!

Answer this question pls as I have never played in the OTW contest , do they open the fish up ?

I have played in the Marthas Vineyard derby for years , and my answer is yes

Thanks in advance

[rizzo]

Originally Posted by vineyardblues

Like John states above this guy CAN FISH !!!!

Answer this question pls as I have never played in the OTW contest , do they open the fish up ?

I have played in the Marthas Vineyard derby for years , and my answer is yes

Thanks in advance

No, therefore you can stuff fish and make yourself look like an accomplished angler.

For the record, I'm not attacked anyone in particular, I hope Greg is getting the fish MRI'd and medically examined and DNA stuff to prove himself right. Just trying to raise overall awareness of all those bright eyed innocent people out there wanting to believe everything they hear without questioning it.

Final scenario: bruins win the stanley cup. no celebration in front of the crowds, no parade in boston. all that hardwork for what? I guess a true sportsman doesnt need anyones approval except his own.

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by vineyardblues

Answer this question pls as I have never played in the OTW contest , do they open the fish up ?



Thanks in advance

No. There are probably at least 50, maybe closer to 100, OTW weigh stations, and as far as I know, none of them would have the slightest interest in opening a fish. They're local bait and tackle shops trying to make a living, and their time is pretty valuable to them. They weigh the fish, have the angler sign the slip, and send the slips in once or twice a week, depending on the shop. There's no one central OTW operated weigh station, like there is for the MV Derby. The OTW runs from Maine to NJ.

[rizzo]

Heres a scenario for everyone to think about: You catch a world record fish. Upon inspection by a state biologist they find it had 10 pounds of lead in it, 7 pieces of #8 rebar down the spine, pumped full of water and stuffed with rotten bunker. Theres about 30 pounds.... If you think you have the record, you NEED to prove you're innocent of these games.

In this day and age its rediculous the things people would cheat for. You're going to get criticized in this situation. Gutting the fish and finding 3 yoyo rigs is one thing, stuffing the fish is another. Upon examination and you find no tampering - alright we're on to something here, adds credibility to the record.

[CowHunter]

He should of let them inspect the fish and submit the paperwork and then there would not be any controversey. Instead hes letting a possible world record fish rot in the back of a pickup truck? This was a pic of his 60lber from earlier this year, I know there was alot of discussion on this fish and OTW got quite a few emails. Guess they made it a point to get down there and inspect the fish today...