New Personal Best Striper....Brace Yourself

[kevinfry]

I didn't have anything long enough to measure it! The tape measure ran out at 35" and it had a long way to go. I slid the tape another 13", and ended up with 48"...perhaps more but it was the most accurate I could get with what I had and the situation with a really heavy unwieldy fish in my lap. It was close to breaking 50", just a little bit shy.
It took up the entire kayak. I didn't even know what to do with it! The weight of it bearing down on my lap was amazing.

48" would be a new leader on the leaderboard....been awhile since someone added a new record....i hope you add it to the list

[Yak Fish]

Now you have to write another book just so you can put her on the cover!

Hahaha....that's one of the first things I though when I got it :-) She'll be on either the front or the back of the next one.

[ReelLucky22]

Congrats Alan! I'm sure that was a heck of a sleigh ride!

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[Yak Fish]

48" would be a new leader on the leaderboard....been awhile since someone added a new record....i hope you add it to the list

Oh wow, I didn't know that. I didn't get a shot with it on the tape which is nearly impossible with a fish that size on a kayak. I'll put it over there to see if the governing bodies approve. Thanks for the heads up.

[kevinfry]

Based on the mass of the fish, I doubt anyone would be inclined to deny 48"

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[RIng]

Wow !!!!!

[Egriger]

Incredible! Hard work pays off! There is no doubt that fish is at least 48 inches!

Now you need to figure out a way to edit that video so that it can be released!

Ed

[moc]

Wow! I that fish from the Jurassic Period!

[Slobber Bob]

It looks like some spawners are staging up; very cool! Congrats on the catch and release!

[Hookthatsnook]

Congrats man that is a fish of a lifetime especially from a yak.

[Yak Fish]

It's funny, there are people on my FB page accusing me of carrying out a mounted replica and taking that photo. I've got a few more pics of it, they'll see :-)

[EMSer]

Oh wow, I didn't know that. I didn't get a shot with it on the tape which is nearly impossible with a fish that size on a kayak. I'll put it over there to see if the governing bodies approve. Thanks for the heads up.

If you don't have exact number, you should just put "Big Ass Fish" and let it go at that. I seriously doubt anyone would debate the issue.....

[Egriger]

I am with Bruce. Although I think Sam's Seafood would like there mount back soon! jk

[DonV]

....Brace Yourself

You weren't kidding! Congrats!

[suicyderider]

My buddy has one of your cb rigs, tagged me immediately after you posted to FB congratulations on the catch. We plan to troll ur rig for some landlocked stripers here in WV. Possibly bright and early tomorrow.