RICK CAUGHT A PIG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Awesome all around Rick!!! Congrats Man!
Charrua- Number of posts : 31
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rick i hope one day i can have a nice story to tell everyone WELL DONE RICK IM VERY HAPPY FOR U GOD BLESS
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rebelmusicnp- Number of posts : 779
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The best moment of the day came a little later when I texted the picture to my nephew to show my brother, (my younger brother got me into this positive obsession) I cherish our time in the sand. I included a note that said I released her... this young man texted back,, Why? I said so "your children can catch striped bass".
He texted back to me... "Thankyou Uncle Rick".
THANK YOU RICK. THINKING OF THE FUTURE. SO THE YOUNGENS WILL BE ABLE TOO FISH FOR BASS. THATS GREAT. CONGRATAS AGAIN. SWEET FISH.
He texted back to me... "Thankyou Uncle Rick".
THANK YOU RICK. THINKING OF THE FUTURE. SO THE YOUNGENS WILL BE ABLE TOO FISH FOR BASS. THATS GREAT. CONGRATAS AGAIN. SWEET FISH.
HEY BUDDY!!!!!!!!!!
A finer example of a fisherman I will never know!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks from jajim's kids!!!!!!!!!!!
Jim!!!!!!
Jim!!!!!!
Re: RICK CAUGHT A PIG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
nice fish rick way to let her go back where she belongs
jettyjunkie- Number of posts : 633
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Mamma Mia,that thing would eat mine,nice catch!! :you da man:
TheWogg- Number of posts : 423
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I had to come back here and looky,, soon that wallpaper pattern will be delivered.
Rick..stillcasting- Number of posts : 385
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wow rick nice fish what do ya think she weighed in at
fish factor- S.B.O DONATING MEMBER
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fish factor wrote:wow rick nice fish what do ya think she weighed in at
25 lbs lol
joesfishinproblem- Number of posts : 1450
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ricks got a 6' rod in that picture so it was about 25#
rebelmusicnp- Number of posts : 779
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I would like to think that fish weighed 50.1 lbs,, but in my heart of hearts I believe maybe 44 or 45lbs.
I hit this post as a goof and to just kick it up that this is the great animal we pursue,, we all have many reasons that lead us to the waters edge,, sometimes we get lucky,, I believe I was lucky and I believe patience and keeping in constant contact with the fish and not having line or terminal tackle failure allowed me to land that beauty. It was also a test of the inner man to revive her and release her, believe me I had the angel and devil whispering what to do.
I will bump this every 4 weeks till I annoy everyone multiple times.
I hit this post as a goof and to just kick it up that this is the great animal we pursue,, we all have many reasons that lead us to the waters edge,, sometimes we get lucky,, I believe I was lucky and I believe patience and keeping in constant contact with the fish and not having line or terminal tackle failure allowed me to land that beauty. It was also a test of the inner man to revive her and release her, believe me I had the angel and devil whispering what to do.
I will bump this every 4 weeks till I annoy everyone multiple times.
Rick..stillcasting- Number of posts : 385
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BUMP. IT WAS A GREAT FISH RICK. BELIVE IN THE DREAM OF FINDING YOUR 50 PLUS. I STILL DO. BEEN SEARCHING FOR TOO MANY YEARS. BUT IM HAPPY KNOWING THAT IM AT 47 LB BACK IN 1989. SO KEEP GOING YOU MAY FIND IT ONE DAY. GOOD LUCK.
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how much do you think that power line weighed the other night?
rebelmusicnp- Number of posts : 779
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wow i thought i was the only one to catch power lines :..............
fish factor- S.B.O DONATING MEMBER
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kudos to rick i cant get out of the 30lb range
fish factor- S.B.O DONATING MEMBER
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ooft rick what a fish... have you gotten a guestimation on the fish???
- mucho kudos by the way -
- mucho kudos by the way -
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Rick..stillcasting wrote:Hey everybody. First I'd like to say thankyou for all your positive kudos.
I can be a little verbose so I'll try to make this short, not. Here is my story.
I've been out alot,, and if you have read my day prior surf fishing report I was bemoaning my lack luster luck.
I was out yesterday at the tail end of that passing storm,, going to my usual local spots and seeing football field schools of bunker moving south just outa snagging range. In those areas I was working pencil poppers w/o any success and kept moving south refusing to marry myself to one spot. I walked up one pavillion and then found myself running,, they were close! Two other guys were on this few hundred yard school ,,one landed a 30lb class fish as I was approaching. The bunker were freaking, I was freaking. I snagged one on first cast and just let it swim free spooling,,moments latter a substantial hard run off,,5 seconds later it was gone. Several more cast another snag and free spooled letting the line play out my fingers,, maybe a minute went before another substantial run-off,, the fish is hooked! 30 seconds or less line goes limp! I wanted to fall on the ground and cry kicking my feet in disgust. The bunker moved off, time goes by, I see another brown spot a hundred yards south w/n casting distance--I jog. I snagged one w/n a few cast and decide to just let it dance w/o free-spooling. Another strong run-off-- I waited maybe 4.68 seconds and set the hook. Fish on and heading to London! I have 80lb leader and 150yds of 30lb power pro w/ backing and drag is set strong and its moving like there is no drag! Simply put I'm in adrenalin overload! The thoughts running thru my head,, I'm thinking this is larger than my previous best of 19.6lbs,,will my line break? ,will my knots fail? Is my terminal tackle gonna fail?Etc etc,, demons are rampant. My arms and legs are shaking and I can't stop,, I see the backing coming,, I'm still thinking I have a 30% chance of landing this fish, I have tunnel vision, I'm playing failure games and success games in my head, I start visualizing landing this fish and pride of accomplishment,, I think of my friends I wish were here. When people say they fought a fish a long length of time I take it w/ a grain of salt. I fought this fish at least 10 if not 15 minutes, no salt needed.
A man I never saw till I landed it started clapping and rushed up to me to shake my hand. I whipped out my cell camera phone and had some pictures taken,, said to now watch this,, this fish was beat,, I revived her in the surf and released, I thanked Jesus for this blessing moment. Releasing her felt just as exciting as the entire experience of the fight and catch,, do it you'll know.
The best moment of the day came a little later when I texted the picture to my nephew to show my brother, (my younger brother got me into this positive obsession) I cherish our time in the sand. I included a note that said I released her... this young man texted back,, Why? I said so "your children can catch striped bass".
He texted back to me... "Thankyou Uncle Rick".
Man this story is making me
slamming snizz69- Number of posts : 99
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