RWL is right! Nice fish.
McCorkle
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Originally posted by Sea BabyNice, glad to see a SC boat setting records.
Do we all have to equip our boat with multiple video cameras? That would also leave out a large part of the fleet who can’t afford it.
Sea Baby
I doubt very seriously that the vast majority of folks who own boats that fish these tournaments would bat an eye at what it would cost. You could rig a boat with multiple cameras for a couple of grand at most. That’s chump change to them.
I agree 100% with everything else you said, though.
“Never argue with an idiot…he will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.”
How long does it take to get a fish like this in? (Assuming it is not foul hooked or something) How much of the success is attributed to the fisherman/women and how much is attributed to the boat?
The reason I ask is I fish because “I” do it. I find satisfaction in catching 4" trout in a 6 foot wide stream because “I” work my ass off to climb over rocks and sneak up on the fish. I find satisfaction in catching a flounder because “I” figured how long to let the minnow sit in its mouth. I find satisfaction catching offshore fish of a relative decent size because I set the hook, walked it around the boat, and horsed it in.
I understand this type of adventure is a “Team” effort, and a very impressive catch, but do you guys who do it find the same satisfaction in catching a fish where the boat does more work than the fisherman or in catching something where it is just you and the fish? We all know much of the satisfaction is in showing off the catch and for that kind of money I would surely kill the fish but that is just because my family needs it. Not sure if these folks do.
Not judging here, just wondering?
$550k OR RELEASE THE BLUE? Lets think here, $550k, that’s 12 years of income 4 me…hmmm…I’d keep it and buy new fisherman friends who didn’t know I did it. 
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Originally posted by Plan Cmy boat won’t even run without fried chicken and cold beer
I fished with Skip Opalco ( Captain ) a few times, he is a fisherman with great morals and ethics and is a good guy. Not to get involved with any politics on this site, but my hat goes off to them on a once in a lifetime event. I like seeing my friends and S.C. anglers doing well!!
still doesn’t make sense to kill fish regardless of the money. The best fishermen catcht the most fish not kill the biggest by chance and luck
Our government is behind on this issue. The only reason this continues is that corporate money that favors raping our seas controls most of said government/legislation…
we need to follow guatemala’s example and have strictly release fishing for billfish
bigrock this year 460lbs?
People have long since gawked at fish like this that it is no longer something to gawk at…
move on to all release
In Destin, FL all blues over 200lbs came in, then one year it was all release and to my knowledge is still that way.
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Originally posted by Plan Cmy boat won’t even run without fried chicken and cold beer
Fine team work is what put that fish in the boat. That’s a lifetime fish for all of those guys, Congrads!
Sho IZ
what a fish! congrats on the grander!
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Originally posted by robkellyHow long does it take to get a fish like this in? (Assuming it is not foul hooked or something) How much of the success is attributed to the fisherman/women and how much is attributed to the boat?
The reason I ask is I fish because “I” do it. I find satisfaction in catching 4" trout in a 6 foot wide stream because “I” work my ass off to climb over rocks and sneak up on the fish. I find satisfaction in catching a flounder because “I” figured how long to let the minnow sit in its mouth. I find satisfaction catching offshore fish of a relative decent size because I set the hook, walked it around the boat, and horsed it in.
I understand this type of adventure is a “Team” effort, and a very impressive catch, but do you guys who do it find the same satisfaction in catching a fish where the boat does more work than the fisherman or in catching something where it is just you and the fish? We all know much of the satisfaction is in showing off the catch and for that kind of money I would surely kill the fish but that is just because my family needs it. Not sure if these folks do.
Not judging here, just wondering?
this post really made me laugh. i guess you heard someone say “you fight the fish with the boat”. guess what, that doesn’t mean what you think it does… catch a billfish 1/5th the size of this grander one day and you may understand what i mean!
BRAINSTORM
Carla Dee
I saw the fella who caught this fish and read it took three hours. Doing three hours of anything can be physically demanding but no way on gods green earth is the healthiest man going to overpower a 1000 Lb fish by himself unless your name is “Santiago”.
I am thinking the Captain and the 90’ boat played a somewhat significant part.
With the very very high percentage of billfish that are caught and released, it doesnt seem that killing a fish here and there will have an impact on the future stock.
Way to go to my fellow club member John Hurst.
THE BOTTOM LINE
“We catch and kill’em;…
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Originally posted by Open BarWith the very very high percentage of billfish that are caught and released, it doesnt seem that killing a fish here and there will have an impact on the future stock.
It’s not the recreational sector that is the problem. However, it is the recreational sector that gets the most publicity for killing a fish like this. Media hype will make sure the recreational sector will appear like the money-grubbing bad guy…and it is up to us to keep that from happening. The only way to do that is to end kill tournaments and go to a release-only format.
I don’t want my comments to denigrate or demean this crew and angler’s accomplishment. Like I said earlier, it’s a fish of a lifetime. If the tournament was catch & release only, then they would be just as proud. It’s not their fault…they abided by the rules of the tournament. If anything needs to change here, it’s those rules…and it’s up to us to make that happen.
“Never argue with an idiot…he will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.”
I say dry em all out. Soon enough nobody will have anything left to ***** about.
Nothing but a “SMART-ELLIC”!
Go to charlotteobserver.com, they have the whole story on this fish. He got out of the boat 3 times before they could shut the door.
quote:How many hours did it take you to reel in that stud flounder? Was it more than 3 hours?
Originally posted by robkellyCarla Dee
I saw the fella who caught this fish and read it took three hours. Doing three hours of anything can be physically demanding but no way on gods green earth is the healthiest man going to overpower a 1000 Lb fish by himself unless your name is “Santiago”.
I am thinking the Captain and the 90’ boat played a somewhat significant part.
There is no doubt that the boat helps you, but there are a lot of people that fight fish from a still boat that are much bigger than your flounder. And if you don’t think it’s possible to land a 1000lb fish from stationary structure, then why don’t you ask the guy who caught the 1700lb tiger shark off of the Myrtle Beach Pier. I’m pretty sure that they didn’t back down the pier on the fish.
The words you say are pure ignorance from “guessing” what it’s like on the other side. Before you get too caught up in what you think things are like, maybe you should try it out for yourself and then you will actually have some sort of experience on your side. Fishing is fishing. It takes skill and knowledge to be consistent in catching pretty much anything. Putting down other’s accomplishments is a loser’s game.
Good point on the shark. Forgot about that one.
So the amount of effort the Captain and boat put in does not compare to what the angler does and it sounds like from you the guy could have caught it without their actions.
I believe I said somewhere in the post “it is a very impressive catch” or did you choose to ignore that line so you could voice your rant. Sound a little insecure about something.
I said great catch. I assumed Captain/Boat were much more involved but it sounds like I was mistaken. Sorry for being “Ignorant” on the issue.
Shame to kill it but that is what happens in these types of fishing events. If there is a limited supply of “Ganders” out there let the future deal with it. Kind of like what Obama does.
Don’t F$C# with my flounder.
quote:Sorry, I didn't realize that you said, "with all due respect" in front of your text. But I apologize in advance for calling "ignorance" when someone speaks about something that they do not know anything about. I thought that is what "ignorance" means, no?
Originally posted by robkellyGood point on the shark. Forgot about that one.
So the amount of effort the Captain and boat put in does not compare to what the angler does and it sounds like from you the guy could have caught it without their actions.
I believe I said somewhere in the post “it is a very impressive catch” or did you choose to ignore that line so you could voice your rant. Sound a little insecure about something.
I said great catch. I assumed Captain/Boat were much more involved but it sounds like I was mistaken. Sorry for being “Ignorant” on the issue.
Shame to kill it but that is what happens in these types of fishing events. If there is a limited supply of “Ganders” out there let the future deal with it. Kind of like what Obama does.
Don’t F$C# with my flounder.
The captain and boat are involved, but the angler has a LOT to do with landing these fish. If you heard how much yelling and communication goes on between a captain and an angler when a nice fish is on the line then you might understand this. If you are going to fish a tournament, the last thing you want is a ego driven flounder fisherman with rock blisters on his feet, who thinks he knows it all, to hop in the chair!
Again, one of these guys could easily ask, “Why is it so hard to catch a 5lb flounder on 20lb line? You just drop a minnow in it’s mouth, crank down the drag and crank like the dickens”. But being a fishermen, you should realize that challenges come in many different forms…
Skineej
I wish I could call myself an ego driven flounder fisherman but I don’t catch enough to be considered that.
I certainly man enough to admit my ignorance.
Do you run a charter? Maybe I could book one with you and you can help me learn to appreciate catching such a big fish. Although you better start me out on something a little smaller (200lb range) and lets make it on the Fly. I’ve been blessed to catch a few decent size fish down in the “Keys” so I won’t be competely wet behind the ears. And believe me, I will be the first to admit to my limitations and do whatever the Captain says.
Tight Lines Brother