RE: DIXON TOAD CAUGHT TODAY,
Kellen,
May 31st 2003, #1
RE: DIXON TOAD CAUGHT TODAY,
Mike Long,
May 31st 2003, #2
RE: DIXON TOAD CAUGHT TODAY,
Kellen,
May 31st 2003, #3
RE: DIXON TOAD CAUGHT TODAY,
JBYRD23,
May 31st 2003, #5
RE: DIXON TOAD CAUGHT TODAY,
BAMF,
Jun 01st 2003, #6
RE: DIXON TOAD CAUGHT TODAY,
Mike Long,
Jun 01st 2003, #9
RE: DIXON TOAD CAUGHT TODAY,
swimbait,
Jun 01st 2003, #10
RE: DIXON TOAD CAUGHT TODAY,
brian,
Jun 01st 2003, #11
RE: DIXON TOAD CAUGHT TODAY,
WANNAGOPRO1DAY,
Jun 09th 2003, #16
RE: DIXON TOAD CAUGHT TODAY,
Chris,
May 31st 2003, #4
RE: DIXON TOAD CAUGHT TODAY,
59lbwsb,
Jun 01st 2003, #7
RE: DIXON TOAD CAUGHT TODAY,
Phil,
Jun 01st 2003, #8
RE: DIXON TOAD CAUGHT TODAY,
bluechalice,
Jun 02nd 2003, #12
RE: DIXON TOAD CAUGHT TODAY,
Chris,
Jun 02nd 2003, #13
RE: DIXON TOAD CAUGHT TODAY,
JBYRD23,
Jun 02nd 2003, #14
RE: DIXON TOAD CAUGHT TODAY,
59lbwsb,
Jun 03rd 2003, #15
RE: DIXON TOAD CAUGHT TODAY,
Chris,
Jun 09th 2003, #18
RE: DIXON TOAD CAUGHT TODAY,
Chris,
Jun 09th 2003, #17
RE: DIXON TOAD CAUGHT TODAY,
59lbwsb,
Jun 09th 2003, #19
I thought so, too. (nm),
jsmith,
Jun 11th 2003, #20
RE: I thought so, too. (nm),
59lbwsb,
Jun 11th 2003, #21
RE: I thought so, too. (nm),
Chris,
Jun 15th 2003, #24
Chris...,
59lbwsb,
Jun 15th 2003, #25
RE: CHIS Your Mistaken,
swimbait,
Jun 15th 2003, #26
RE: I thought so, too. (nm),
RODSNAPPER,
Jun 15th 2003, #27
RE: I thought so, too. (nm),
Kellen,
Jun 15th 2003, #28
RE: I thought so, too. (nm),
Chris,
Jun 16th 2003, #29
RE: I thought so, too. (nm),
59lbwsb,
Jun 16th 2003, #30
RE: I thought so, too. (nm),
Chris,
Jun 16th 2003, #31
RE: I thought so, too. (nm),
59lbwsb,
Jun 16th 2003, #32
semantics,
swimbait,
Jun 16th 2003, #33
RE: semantics,
59lbwsb,
Jun 16th 2003, #34
RE: semantics,
swimbait,
Jun 16th 2003, #35
RE: DIXON TOAD CAUGHT TODAY,
RODSNAPPER,
Jun 13th 2003, #22
RE: DIXON TOAD CAUGHT TODAY,
woodchucker,
Jun 14th 2003, #23
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BAMF | Sun Jun-01-03 04:00 AM |
Member since May 04th 2003
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#2862, "RE: DIXON TOAD CAUGHT TODAY"
In response to Reply # 2
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Way-ti-go Jed!! Boy did I put my foot in my mouth when I said the Japanese 19.4 would probably be the largest caught this year, anywhere. There have been two bigger that have come out of Dixon. I talked to "The Boss" Mike Long today, and he "plucked" a ninteener out of his lake today (oops--is that a secret Mike?). By-the-way, I interviewed the guy that got the 19.4 at Lake Ikehara in Japan. He and his group of guys that share info, 5 dudes, have got 30 teeners this season, as well as a 16.85 pounder. They have been working on two fish that are much larger than the 19.4 ( they all saw the 19.4, and several of them worked on it for 2 days in the crystal clear water). But until they catch it, I would say that the largest bass in japan is 19.4 lbs. That is just the way it is, in my opinion. Since I am rambling on, Biwa Lake in Japan produced countless double didgit fish this season. To see some of them go to my web site www.bigbait.jp click on the generic swimbait section in the Big Bait area of the menu. Sorry, only japanese as of yet....we are working on an English version, and Spanish and Italian in the future. Until next time, Capt. G, G-style, 1091:+ :+ }( ;( :P :o x( x( x( bamf
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swimbait | Sun Jun-15-03 09:50 AM |
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#2888, "RE: CHIS Your Mistaken"
In response to Reply # 25
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OK look ... Like anybody I was very interested in Paul's catch a while back. I searched all over online to read everyhing I could find about it. I also looked at some printed articles I had about the catch. The funny part is that in every article I read, they said the fish was caught on a different lure. Off the top of my head I remember reading that it was caught on a 12" hardbait castaic trout, a 9" hardbait castaic trout, a 9" softbait trout, and a castaic baby bass. I got the feeling that the people writing the articles really didn't know what he caught it on. If I was going to believe any of the articles, I would believe the article on worldrecordbass.com. I don't know Chuck Bauer personally, but if you read the site, it's clear that he knows Paul well and has talked with and fished with him quite a bit. In his article, it says that he caught the fish on a 6.7oz Castiac bait. Doesn't say which one sepecifically, but you can read for yourelf here.
http://www.worldrecordbass.com/article.asp?ID=32
I do know that Paul fishes the Castaic baits a lot, and is close with the guys who make the baits. He probably has a lot of prototype baits, different colors etc. Maybe the reason it's not well known exactly what he got the fish on is because he was using a proto bait or a color that was not sold to the public. This is purely speculation on my part obviously.
What would be really cool would be if someone who knows Paul or Paul himself would post and say what he got the fish on. But if he doesn't, I don't blame him. He caught a lifetime worth of crap over that fish and probably doesn't want to talk about it.
PS. Did you see those hogs he had in the article in Bass West? Guy knows how to stick them.
-Rob
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Chris | Mon Jun-16-03 11:16 AM |
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#2891, "RE: I thought so, too. (nm)"
In response to Reply # 28
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RODSNAPPER | Fri Jun-13-03 11:38 AM |
Member since Jul 24th 2002
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#2884, "RE: DIXON TOAD CAUGHT TODAY"
In response to Reply # 17
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I don't think anyone question's Paul's angling ability, or that he is a solid big bass hunter (The photo's on the web page don't lie!)
Was this the fish that spawned (No pun intended!) the "Bathroom Scale" controversy?
If so, I have to say (IMHO) that Paul acted in what he felt at the time was the most responsible manner with regards to the safety of the fish. I RESPECT THAT! NO BLAME OR FINGER POINTING SHOULD HAVE COME FROM THE RELEASE, THAT WAS HIS CALL.
What I have a problem with is the bathroom scale that his wife brought down to the dock.(If indeed, we are speaking about the same fish claimed @ 24lbs.)
If he thought that it had a chance at the record, why not find a rope or stringer and "Wade" in the water with the fish? "Yo Bud, Can I borrow your Ice Chest and the curly cue straw from your son's Pepsi? "BRO! I'll buy you friggin' 20 KEGS of brew if I have what I think I have."
I would have waited 40 years for the DFG to come down and certify it. (They could have pried that fish from my cold dead hands)
If wifey can bring you a bathroom scale, and you pull it out of the water for photo's, could'nt she dial 911 or 411 and make the call??
"Yes operator! THIS IS AN EMERGENCY! Get a cop to bring me a certified scale and a piece of paper with the line "Witness" at the bottom. Better yet, write me a DAMN ticket with the certified weight on it. I'LL GO TO COURT!! Hell, I'll look forward to it!
You can't hand a picture to the DFG and say, "Game Over" I win! "No, really! it's 24lbs!!!! I swear, officer...My wife brought down the BATHROOM SCALE.............Oh, you mean "Certified Scale". No, what I did was weigh myself, then weighed my self holding the fish, and subtracted the weight, and divided by the circumference of the Earth on it's rotational axis.... But wait, I did have a big breakfast that morning, so.......Give me a break!
What is this a UPS package?
Do I think Paul is a bad person, or bad angler? ABSOLUTELY NOT! Could Paul have done things differently? ABSOLUTELY!
Well, I guess we are all experts on Monday morning.
Before you guys bury me on this post, ask yourself one simple question. "WHY DO WE DO IT?" I bass fish with the hope of one day breaking the record, as well as the competition from my club and other tournaments. I think it is safe to say that you don't see Mike Long busting his hump landing all kinds of toads, and dragging around a "Weight Watcher's" special.(Wait, those are certified scales...My Bad!)
I'm also a pragmatist who understands that if I did ever hook "The One!"(Yeah right!) It is probably not going to survive the ordeal, and it will be donated to B.A.S.S. for their hall of fame. Please don't start with me on catch and release practices(I CPR!),we are talking about (1) RECORD fish, and one fish only. If it has a chance to live, GREAT keep it in a tank or build a monument for it! Reality may dictate a different fate for the fish, and you have to consider that.
"ROD"
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