NJ Rivermonster

[Esox Luciano]

Thank you for your feedback CPR1 & welcome to the board. Though it took me only 3 years since starting fishing to catch this fish, I would imagine tryin for 30+ years would def motivate me as well after seeing such a thing. I'm flattered it was my catch that brought you here. The fine anglers on this forum now, and before me, are the exact reason why I'm here. So, thanks again fellaz, because you guys made me hungrier!!
That being said. I know 1st hand that it wouldn't feel soo good at the top, if it didn't feel soo crappie at the bottom!
THAT being said, I'd like to give a shout out to LENNYSKY!! Another freshwater MONSTER FISHERMAN, who stirred the pot!
I'm deeeply humble, to my river, for this fish.
The title WILL REMAIN, until I see bigger.
The offer still stands as well: I WILL BE ACCEPTING ALL CONTENDERS VIA PM....GET@ME!!! http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PmFJtt67C1Y#

[AndyS]

I haven't even fished for Pike in the Passaic, but I'm not giving up on going after this................I'm a letter writing campaign

[lennysky]

Thanks! We are in the same boat. Lol. 2 huge NJ fish that stirred people's imagination. I used to fish that area of the river years back but never landed a pike. Hooked a giant but lost it. I see that our stories bring more and more fisherman to this forum and I love it. One day I hope to meet you in person and shake your hand. Quite a feat to land such a nice fish from the shore. You are a better COnservationist than I am though since you released yours and I decided to keep mine

Originally Posted by Esox Luciano

Thank you for your feedback CPR1 & welcome to the board. Though it took me only 3 years since starting fishing to catch this fish, I would imagine tryin for 30+ years would def motivate me as well after seeing such a thing. I'm flattered it was my catch that brought you here. The fine anglers on this forum now, and before me, are the exact reason why I'm here. So, thanks again fellaz, because you guys made me hungrier!!
That being said. I know 1st hand that it wouldn't feel soo good at the top, if it didn't feel soo crappie at the bottom!
THAT being said, I'd like to give a shout out to LENNYSKY!! Another freshwater MONSTER FISHERMAN, who stirred the pot!
I'm deeeply humble, to my river, for this fish.
The title WILL REMAIN, until I see bigger.
The offer still stands as well: I WILL BE ACCEPTING ALL CONTENDERS VIA PM....GET@ME!!! http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PmFJtt67C1Y#

[bunker dunker]

cograts!!!!! people fish a life time for a monster like that.you got your day in the sun,enjoy it.congrats again on a great catch.

[15FOOTER]

Crazy nice fish...even better release...you stroke that ego with your "self-proclaimed unofficial title" lol wear that belt...weeear iitt

[Esox Luciano]

Hey fellaz. Not tryin to keep this thread going for the hell of it but it has one more breath left.

Originally Posted by CPR1

... In the past, I have asked an expert in photo forensics to help me size muskies that were not measured or weighed. Google Larry Ramsell and send your picture to him. He will also tell you that it is extremely difficult to size a fish (especially the weight) from one picture but I don't think there is anyone out there that is better than Larry.

I got a response back from Mr. Ramsell today and glad that he concurred with the obvious. His response was " Wow, what a pig of a pike!! Unusually fat. My best guess for weight would be between 30 and 35 pounds...Larry".
So yea, it still feels great to feel great!! For what it's worth, thanks for the bonus braggin' rights. PEACE!!!

...YOU KNOW...GET@ME!

[CPR1]

Originally Posted by lennysky

You are a better COnservationist than I am though since you released yours and I decided to keep mine

Just curious, are you getting a skin mount for that musky you caught? I would love to see a picture of it if you do.

[lennysky]

CPR1 was this a question for me on my musky? Then yes.