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Title: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: mboy on May 15, 2008, 05:24:46 PM
Had the pleasure of taking out our very own BOB today.
He picked me up at 5 and we left the dock a few mn. after 6am.

Headed right over to GK and saw 20 other boats  searching and coming up empty for bunker.

Wound up acquiring live bunker (Thanks Steve the bunker man)at a higher then usual price, but since it was tough going for even him, perfectly understandable.

After moving around a bit in NY and fending off  MANY MANY MANY big bluefish, and a couple of missed bass opportunities (whole bunker coming back after nice runoffs with scales missing got some intel from a good friend (which was much appreciated by the way-and I will never give you up  :) we made a move.

After some more BIG blues I laid into a fish and thought it might have been a bass.
Get her up top and told Bob to get the net.

Got her in the boat and she taped out at 36" 17.15lbs.

Few mn later, Bob almost gets SPOOLED (I will let him explain) and finally gets her to the boat and yells for the net. She is a BIG ONE.

Get her in the boat and she taped out @ 43" and 35.3 lbs (verified on my lip grip scale and then his digital).

From then on, it was a few more bass runoffs and TONS AND TONS of big bluefish. All you wanted and then some.

I will let BOB tell the rest of his big bass story as there is more ;)


Dockmate also came home with a 28lber today, so the big fish are moving in :)

Thanks Bob for joining me with the fine company today and for just an all around great day on the water  TT^
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: mboy on May 15, 2008, 05:25:40 PM
Bob's going to have to explain this pic :)
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: Treebeard on May 15, 2008, 05:35:44 PM
Great job Mike! t^  Glad your day off turned out better this time,, Congrats on the cowage..sweeeet fish  chrz
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: bowguide on May 15, 2008, 05:39:20 PM
nice job mike great job on the big one TT^
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: [FISHHOOK] on May 15, 2008, 05:42:26 PM
Sounds like a nice day on the water,also nice catch there guys, t^ seems like all the fish are up your way.
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: Hotrod on May 15, 2008, 05:46:08 PM
Nice Hat.  Think we can lose the glasses next time..   5hrug  ;)
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: mboy on May 15, 2008, 05:49:33 PM
They were there so I didn't lose them.

Now if I had a SHIRT.

Hey, does bob qualify for a shirt with a 35lb bass?
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: Still Running on May 15, 2008, 05:51:33 PM
Nice job Mike, Glade to hear you had a good day.
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: fishinfool on May 15, 2008, 05:51:48 PM
Nice Hat.  Think we can lose the glasses next time..   5hrug  ;)

I'm sure that was the furthest thing from his mind... GREAT CATCH  :-*
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: mikeynnj on May 15, 2008, 06:30:23 PM
Nice job Mike.  I'm hoping to break 20 lbs and you guy's jump right up to 30's... Outstanding !!!
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: brijones1 on May 15, 2008, 06:32:40 PM
nice fish mboy, shame you killed it  ;D
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on May 15, 2008, 06:47:55 PM
there ya go pal.. nice catch...  in the Reach channels?
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: Sam3 on May 15, 2008, 07:10:16 PM
Great day for sure, congrats on the catch  t^
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: mboy on May 15, 2008, 07:11:28 PM
nice fish mboy, shame you killed it  ;D

Touche' chrz

But most, if not all, consider Stripers good eating even at that size.
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: mboy on May 15, 2008, 07:13:43 PM
there ya go pal.. nice catch...  in the Reach channels?

Somewhere around there   t^
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: fishinfool on May 15, 2008, 07:14:10 PM
They were there so I didn't lose them.

Now if I had a SHIRT.

Hey, does bob qualify for a shirt with a 35lb bass?

 whs
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: Hotrod on May 15, 2008, 07:38:03 PM
Yes.  I believe he does..  Post that baby up in that forum.  those shirts will be ordered in a little more bulk this year though....
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: Hotrod on May 15, 2008, 07:41:02 PM
Yes.  I believe he does..  Post that baby up in that forum.  those shirts will be ordered in a little more bulk this year though....

Just looked.  The bass is at 45#..  that does seem high.  should be 40#
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: Bob on May 15, 2008, 07:59:53 PM
First I have to thank Mike for providing a great day on the water giving me the opportunity to land my biggest striper ever. He has a great boat which is a very nice fishing platform and he has added a lot of things to make it "His" boat.  That is one of the special things about CC boats you always want to add something to make it fit your fishing needs.  My boat is ready but the marina is not so I jumped at the chance to get in on the spring Bass fishing.  Mike, Thanks for the invite.

Now to the two items Mike did not report on: First was the catch, I would like to say I played the bite just right and let him take it and wait just the right amount of time, then using my superior fishing knowledge and calling on all my years of experience I set the hook at just the right time when the fish had turned the whole bunker around in it's mouth!  NOT, I had just snelled a new hook on after Mr. Blue bit it off and put a live bunker on, let it out and set the clicker in free spool. I then proceeded to snell another hook on my second pole which Mr. Blue had also bitten and frayed the leader. Mike caught a blue and I returned to the snell when I glanced over at the rod...could not believe my eyes as there were about 7 coils left on the spool, I had not set the clicker!  Grabbed the rod, thumbed the spool to stop it and was greeted with a strong hard pull. Proceeded to reel in over a 1000 feet of leader, Power Pro and mono backing.  Thought it was a blue but when it came near the boat and turned on it's side I yelled, Mike Net, and neither one of us could believe the size of this fish.  I will now have to raise the bar...

Second was the object in the picture, I found it in the fishes stomach.  It is a retaining pin cast out of metal.  Who knows why the fish ate this thing?  The other interesting thing was the fact that my whole bunker with hook was also in their but it was tail first?  So much for waiting for the fish to turn it and swallow it head first.

Enough said and Thanks again Mike.
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on May 15, 2008, 08:04:33 PM
nice finish to a great report.
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: Hotrod on May 15, 2008, 08:26:02 PM
Wow Bob..  Neat summery. Congrats on your Best t^
Time to get you an avatar ;D
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: hareball on May 15, 2008, 09:18:37 PM
Nice! Bob Congrats on that beast of a fish t^

Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: bowguide on May 15, 2008, 09:19:47 PM

But most, if not all, consider Stripers good eating even at that size.
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I dont know mike I had blue marlin sashimi style and steaked down in Antigua this year it was awesome.I was surprised to see it on the menu as I had never heard of anyone eating it before
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: kezsr on May 15, 2008, 09:32:25 PM
nice fish and unusual circumstances,think the retaining pin went over board during a feeding frenzy and got swallowed?as some one else said,good way to top off a good report. TT^
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: Fishonw/Ron on May 15, 2008, 09:40:23 PM
 t^cant wait
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: IrishAyes on May 15, 2008, 09:42:42 PM
Nice report and congrats to both the captain for putting you on the fish and the angler for bringing that fish in. Sounds like you had other keeper bass and a ton of blues to go along with the bass. Good job on all accounts.  t^
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: Hunter 2 on May 15, 2008, 10:27:43 PM
did you include that black pin thing in the total wieght of the fish?? rofla rofla
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: ped579 on May 15, 2008, 11:37:04 PM
What a great read.  Thanks for the post and it looks like you guys hit it just right.  Fantastic.

Paul
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: Bucktail on May 15, 2008, 11:49:58 PM
Great catch and story! t^  Congratulations Bob and Mboy! ;D
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: mboy on May 16, 2008, 08:23:16 AM
Yes.  I believe he does..  Post that baby up in that forum.  those shirts will be ordered in a little more bulk this year though....


Just looked.  The bass is at 45#..  that does seem high.  should be 40#

40?

I bet there aren't more then 2 people on the board who ever caught a 40lb bass in their entire life.
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: mboy on May 16, 2008, 08:36:20 AM

But most, if not all, consider Stripers good eating even at that size.
I dont know mike I had blue marlin sashimi style and steaked down in Antigua this year it was awesome.I was surprised to see it on the menu as I had never heard of anyone eating it before
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I would be down for some Blue Marlin Sashimi ;)
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: bukman on May 16, 2008, 08:37:22 AM
WHY kill those big breeders??? Picture and release??? ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: Capt -Jerry P on May 16, 2008, 08:45:35 AM
Beautiful fish and great report t^
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: mboy on May 16, 2008, 08:49:05 AM
WHY kill those big breeders??? Picture and release??? ??? ??? ???

Because it tastes good (is considered a food fish) and is legal.

Not like we kept 20 fish or even a legally entitle to limit.
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: Still Running on May 16, 2008, 08:50:53 AM
WHY kill those big breeders??? Picture and release??? ??? ??? ???

Because it tastes good (is considered a food fish) and is legal.

 t^

Not like we kept 20 fish or even a legally entitle to limit.
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: fishinfool on May 16, 2008, 09:03:40 AM
WHY kill those big breeders??? Picture and release??? ??? ??? ???

Because it tastes good (is considered a food fish) and is legal.

Not like we kept 20 fish or even a legally entitle to limit.

 t^
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: mboy on May 16, 2008, 09:07:11 AM
50+ lbs would have been picture and throw back, but 35lbs is stilla viable food fish.

Besides 15lb fish breed too.
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: Art Berkman on May 16, 2008, 09:37:34 AM


After moving around a bit in NY and fending off  MANY MANY MANY big bluefish, and a couple of missed bass opportunities (whole bunker coming back after nice runoffs with scales missing got some intel from a good friend (which was much appreciated by the way-and I will never give you up  :) we made a move.


Wow nice Job !

It's a good thing I had your cell #  ;)

Mike Re tomorrow no can do.

We will hook up another time !





Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: mboy on May 16, 2008, 09:46:09 AM


After moving around a bit in NY and fending off  MANY MANY MANY big bluefish, and a couple of missed bass opportunities (whole bunker coming back after nice runoffs with scales missing got some intel from a good friend (which was much appreciated by the way-and I will never give you up  :) we made a move.


Wow nice Job !

It's a good thing I had your cell #  ;)

Mike Re tomorrow no can do.

We will hook up another time !







No prob. Tomorrow not lookign great weather wise, so I may sit it out and mess around with boat early in AM.

I am out fishing Next Thursday and Sat, but let me know whenever you have time to join me.

I believe you guys had a good day as well yesterday, correct?
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: wb on May 16, 2008, 09:51:21 AM
That pin is all that's left of the last guy that hooked that cow  ;D

Notice the bend in it he almost got away

seriously that thing looks like a fish to me if I'm a hungrey bassassaurus.

Awesome day  nice story too t^
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: mboy on May 16, 2008, 09:54:51 AM
Actually it was straight when we took it out of the fish. Must have bent when I closed a bow hatch as it must have been caught in it.
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: gottog on May 16, 2008, 03:36:18 PM
Nice going TT^
Congrats on the personal best and to Mike for putting him over that fish chrz slt
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: makokeith on May 16, 2008, 08:50:45 PM
Really nice fish. I'm going to have to keep an eye out for you ;) Follow you around some ;) ;)
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: mboy on May 16, 2008, 09:09:03 PM
Really nice fish. I'm going to have to keep an eye out for you ;) Follow you around some ;) ;)
Really nice fish. I'm going to have to keep an eye out for you ;) Follow you around some ;) ;)

That's why I got no name visible on the boat  rofla

Just right place, right time, right bait and Bob's masterfull drop back of that right bait :)
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on May 16, 2008, 09:14:42 PM
I'll find ya...
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: makokeith on May 16, 2008, 09:48:37 PM
No problem finding the luna sea 3, nice and bright boat like that rofla
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on May 16, 2008, 09:53:38 PM
I don't mind being found...  If I am catching, I will usually call others I know over and share the wealth.
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: Hunter 2 on May 16, 2008, 09:58:36 PM
Ill be out solo tommorrow around 6am, I monitor channels 68, 69  cell 732 580 4801 ;) ;)  Eddie, Hunter 2
Title: Re: Funky Munky 5/15/08 Official Report
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on May 16, 2008, 10:09:51 PM
let me know how you do, I will be doing an afternoon trip, solo as well.