S Hook Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 (edited) I post this slightly in jest, but If I catch the world record Striped Bass I would like to keep it, have it weighed and be named the World Record Holder for Striped Bass. We have to get this record back in the hands of the surf fisherman, i.e., (McReynolds). Right now you have to release the Word Record if you catch it. Is there any way to certify a new world record? Do some boats have certified scales on their boats? I would think a charter Captain would be interested in claiming the World Record, as it would be good for business. Could the World Record be kept alive in a live well until weighed, witnessed, etc., or does an oversized fish have to be released immediately? Maybe allow someone to keep a bass that weighs more than the World Record on their scale to have it officially weighed? Edited May 25 by S Hook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Hooksetter Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 I'm not sure if going through the hassle is worth it because you have to carry all that stuff around not knowing if you even want to catch a fish not the fish but, I like how you thinking. HH S Hook 1 An armed man is a citizen,,,an unarmed man is a subject,,,,,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Hooksetter Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 On 5/25/2023 at 2:09 PM, Heavy Hooksetter said: I'm not sure if going through the hassle is worth it because you have to carry all that stuff around not knowing if you even going to catch a fish not the fish but, I like how you thinking. HH An armed man is a citizen,,,an unarmed man is a subject,,,,,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DZ Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 The way the regs are currently written you would have to be a commercial rod and reel fisherman to take and keep the world record striped bass. How unthinkable is that? S Hook and The Riddler 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasA Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 On 5/25/2023 at 3:34 PM, DZ said: The way the regs are currently written you would have to be a commercial rod and reel fisherman to take and keep the world record striped bass. How unthinkable is that? That’s a good thing. No one’s cares about that record pin, it’s not middle school anymore. Get a picture and let it go, you’ll still get plenty of attention online jps1010, london lee, OnlyDinks and 3 others 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DZ Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 On 5/25/2023 at 5:00 PM, EliasA said: That’s a good thing. No one’s cares about that record pin, it’s not middle school anymore. Get a picture and let it go, you’ll still get plenty of attention online Interesting view. I never considered us old school guys being middle school thinkers. I completely agree with the C&R aspect and we can probably thank the old school crews for starting that aspect of the fishery. Sandbar1 and TimS 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasA Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 On 5/25/2023 at 5:45 PM, DZ said: Interesting view. I never considered us old school guys being middle school thinkers. I completely agree with the C&R aspect and we can probably thank the old school crews for starting that aspect of the fishery. I’ve slept like 5 hours over the last three days so the middle school comment was just me being a bit of an ass that being said, I would much much rather watch a world record fish swim away to fight another day than kill one just to get my name in the record book R.R. Bridge Fisher and london lee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pakalolo Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 On 5/25/2023 at 3:34 PM, DZ said: The way the regs are currently written you would have to be a commercial rod and reel fisherman to take and keep the world record striped bass. How unthinkable is that? Not sure what state you’re in by NY max is 38” Fergal 1 IN FAVOR OF COMMERCIAL FISHING AND SURFING THE NORTH SIDE MAY THE RICH GET RICHER!! FISH ARE FOOD!! UA MAU KA EA O KA AINA IKA PONO O HAWAII Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roccus7 Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 On 5/25/2023 at 3:34 PM, DZ said: The way the regs are currently written you would have to be a commercial rod and reel fisherman to take and keep the world record striped bass. How unthinkable is that? Won't be caught in NY waters because their commercial reqs have a slot... pakalolo 1 Shall I go to heaven or a-fishing? - H. D. Thoreau Veni. Vidi. Cepi. - with apologies to Gaius Julius Caesar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimS Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 5 hours ago, S Hook said: I post this slightly in jest, but If I catch the world record Striped Bass I would like to keep it, have it weighed and be named the World Record Holder for Striped Bass. We have to get this record back in the hands of the surf fisherman, i.e., (McReynolds). Right now you have to release the Word Record if you catch it. Is there any way to certify a new world record? Do some boats have certified scales on their boats? I would think a charter Captain would be interested in claiming the World Record, as it would be good for business. Could the World Record be kept alive in a live well until weighed, witnessed, etc., or does an oversized fish have to be released immediately? Maybe allow someone to keep a bass that weighs more than the World Record on their scale to have it officially weighed? You can't even detain a world record striped bass...and I don't believe a weight taken on a bouncing boat would be considered, even though the scale might be certified - and if that would be considered, it shouldn't be because you can't get an accurate weight on a boat that's going up and down. Unhook it, get a picture, kiss her on the head and let her go make more babies mro, jps1010, Joe Paranee and 4 others 3 4 Show someone how to catch striped bass and they'll be ready to fish anywhere. Show someone where to go striped bass fishing and you'll have a desperate report chaser with loose lips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfcast Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 12 hours ago, EliasA said: I’ve slept like 5 hours over the last three days so the middle school comment was just me being a bit of an ass that being said, I would much much rather watch a world record fish swim away to fight another day than kill one just to get my name in the record book I could not agree with you more! The downside is catching a SB that large I don't have a lot of confidence it would survive the ordeal. I'll tell you this, no eternal reward will forgive us now for wasting the dawn. Jim Morrison Remember when you were young, you shone like the sun. Now there's a look in your eyes, like black holes in the sky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baywatcher Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 10 hours ago, TimS said: You can't even detain a world record striped bass...and I don't believe a weight taken on a bouncing boat would be considered, even though the scale might be certified Got early today and read this post. it brought back memories of 1982 more on that later. from all my research all I could fined is something about IGFA is using Measurements rather than weights that will be a new class of records, How that works was not clear, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baywatcher Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 The first photo is MDNR Maryland State Hatchery 1970 not official Record a bycatch commercial catch and its eggs harvested. Something not heard of them doing. today???????? 2nd photo is a Replica. How ever in 1879 132 fingerling stripers were harvested from The Navesink River in New Jersey and shipped by rail to Martinze Cal. ( Yes West Coast ) where they successfully have Breed and now populate the entire coast of Cal. and Beyond. 3rd photo some may remember Albert McReynolds 1982 than a Striper World record holder, for those that never heard of him and his record, simply put he went through Hell & Back all about his Stories and Tales on Catching it, in The Surf. Careful what you wish for . Fergal, S Hook and FisherMan120 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baywatcher Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 Did not want to mix this in to go Off Topic, BUT if transferring just 132 fingerlings in 1879 with a Hugh return, why has it not been repeated from one zone to another. on the East Coast, IMO introducing different Strains would be adding to the Pool and introducing them to areas that have only Historically having any or have lost its populations. Fergal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Pietz Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) is the keeper of records. When I was a membber scales needed to be certified each year. If a record for a certain pound test was sought a sample of the line needed to be submitted. Pictures of the lenngth and girth measurements needed to be submitted also. No one can assist in the capture, that means no one can even tough the rod, reel or line. To be sure that there isn't more to be done to qualify for a catch and release please check with them. I hope this is a good starting point in pursuit of a record but the hardest part is hooking up with that fish in the first place. I left IGFA after they refused to start a surf fishing catagory that I proposed. I feel that was not wise as it would have attracted many new members. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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