What makes striped bass the

THECHUMSTAIN · 12-22-2002, 03:55 PM

I have read alot of posts on here from all forums and I have posted on all (I think). What I am not aware of is what makes striped bass the icon to interprit the law. Why do so many guys here thing or from their post make it sound like the striper is the greatest fish on this earth. Fish is a plural word in most cases. Why the crusade about them and not as aggressively as other fish in the water. Dog sharks I have heard are now protected, flounder , billfish etc all have regs. Why the major push about stripers. This is not an arguement I will not get into a battle here either I promise you that.

My thought on it is, because it effects more people due to their migration patterns and availablity to all to catch. ie: beach, bridges, rivers, lakes, bay and boat.

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TheAdamBomb · 12-22-2002, 04:00 PM

John, you hit the nail on the head. It is because of their availability to different groups of anglers utilizing both beach and boat.

I think many people feel just as strongly about other species. Aside from the occasional billfish discussion on the offshore forum, striped bass are the only ones which generate frequent management discussions.

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beachboy · 12-22-2002, 04:07 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by THECHUMSTAIN:
My thought on it is, because it effects more people due to their migration patterns and availablity to all to catch. ie: beach, bridges, rivers, lakes, bay and boat.
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i think the reasons you listed are some of the reasons for sure, but i also think its because we almost wiped them out once before. it wasn't mother nature, but by man...

polution, commercial's, rec's, etc...

also, there is somthing just about bass for many people. all bass... i even know guys who kill pickeral because they think its good for the freshwater bass.

some of the debates/arguments are good though its like listening to guys argue about who is/was better barry bonds or ted williams... there are always the extremes, but somewhere in the middle there's good stuff.

TheAdamBomb · 12-22-2002, 04:08 PM

That is a very good point, beach boy. Yes, some of the arguments produce as much quality information as Ford v. Chevy v. Dodge debate!

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Big Basstard · 12-22-2002, 04:26 PM

Chumstain,

That's a damned good question.

I personally believe that it's popularity is such because it can get big, is easy to catch, and is abundant as hell. With all that going for it and it being able to be caught in waters that are anwhere from a drainage ditch to 3 miles off the beach a guy really doesn't need to have a battlewagon to be a contender.

I think that it's greatest alure is that a guy standing on a sod bank or jetty can catch a world record and did!

In a world where "size" really does matter keeps guys coming back for more.

I do believe that if they only got to ................... say 36"'s that there wouldn't be as many guys tracking them down. What the hell! Even at 36"s some people have them mounted!

If Weakies or Bluefish grew to be 50 plus pounds and stuck around a little longer my money would be that they would be targeted more than Stripers ........... say the strips not grow that large.

I'd say it's because they have the chance of catching a large fish!

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beachboy · 12-22-2002, 04:36 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Big Basstard:
Chumstain,

If Weakies or Bluefish grew to be 50 plus pounds and stuck around a little longer my money would be that they would be targeted more than Stripers ........... say the strips not grow that large.
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speaking about bluefish... this year was the best year in a long time for monster size blues! anybody know why?

yo adam we all know toyota beats them all

LOL

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TheAdamBomb · 12-22-2002, 04:38 PM

beach boy, Haha! Don't get me started, please. I bleed Ford blue...

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clamchucker · 12-22-2002, 07:33 PM

Must agree with all above:
The strong comeback from almost gone, &
the want to keep it from repeating,
The chance to catch a large fish inshore,
The availability,
Not least, the quality & TASTE of the flesh!
They eat so goooooood.

egghead · 12-22-2002, 07:49 PM

Everybody has brought up good points. I was fishing with a guy last year that was writing a book about streipers. He asked, "Why do people get so passioante about stripers?"

Answer: Because we almost lost them.

He said that up and down the coast everyone he spoke to said the same thing.

striper2278 · 12-22-2002, 07:53 PM

[quote]Originally posted by egghead:
Everybody has brought up good points. I was fishing with a guy last year that was writing a book about streipers. He asked, "Why do people get so passioante about stripers?"

Answer: Because we almost lost them.

He said that up and down the coast everyone he spoke to said the same thing.[/QUOTE

Egghead..

Thats makes all the sense in the world to me.... But how do you explain me and other people that weren't even fishing at the time or even on this earth yet... I just think that they are the coolest. There are so many different ways to catch them..Thats my reason!

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BIGGESTJACK · 12-22-2002, 08:00 PM

GREAT ANSWER EGGHEAD THAT SHEADS A NEW STRONG LIGHT ON THIS WILD ISSUE

In Depth · 12-22-2002, 09:10 PM

Chum this might be your best topic to date.
Finaly a new one to ponder.

I agree completely with all of the above.
Good tasting
A realativly good fighter
Grows large
Glutunous feeder
Caught everywere from landlocked to the ocean
And to some extent it's mystical in the same way as wild trout are.

What other fish has all those quality's !

Passion is a wonderfull thing but like all good things to much of a good thing isin't good either.

[This message has been edited by In Depth (edited 12-22-2002).]

Keeper Seeker · 12-22-2002, 09:25 PM

Got to be all of the above.... plus... they are the only fish that no matter where you catch them day or night, they are always wearing those flashy pajamas!!

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THECHUMSTAIN · 12-22-2002, 09:31 PM

Is that signature directed at me I am sensitive right now. LOL

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12-22-2002, 09:42 PM

don't forget the landlocked bass in resevoirs, people hunt them who do not live close enough to the beach.

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12-22-2002, 03:55 PM	#1
THECHUMSTAIN Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Behind the Deli case and at the grill in Jack's Shack Posts: 11,218	I have read alot of posts on here from all forums and I have posted on all (I think). What I am not aware of is what makes striped bass the icon to interprit the law. Why do so many guys here thing or from their post make it sound like the striper is the greatest fish on this earth. Fish is a plural word in most cases. Why the crusade about them and not as aggressively as other fish in the water. Dog sharks I have heard are now protected, flounder , billfish etc all have regs. Why the major push about stripers. This is not an arguement I will not get into a battle here either I promise you that. My thought on it is, because it effects more people due to their migration patterns and availablity to all to catch. ie: beach, bridges, rivers, lakes, bay and boat. ------------------ NOW CARING WHAT OTHER PEOPLE THINK.

12-22-2002, 04:00 PM	#2
TheAdamBomb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cape May, New Jersey Posts: 10,431	John, you hit the nail on the head. It is because of their availability to different groups of anglers utilizing both beach and boat. I think many people feel just as strongly about other species. Aside from the occasional billfish discussion on the offshore forum, striped bass are the only ones which generate frequent management discussions. ------------------ Tight lines, Adam Fish hard! Release for tomorrow! Adam Bomb Sport Fishing

12-22-2002, 04:07 PM	#3
beachboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 394	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by THECHUMSTAIN: My thought on it is, because it effects more people due to their migration patterns and availablity to all to catch. ie: beach, bridges, rivers, lakes, bay and boat. [/b]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> i think the reasons you listed are some of the reasons for sure, but i also think its because we almost wiped them out once before. it wasn't mother nature, but by man... polution, commercial's, rec's, etc... also, there is somthing just about bass for many people. all bass... i even know guys who kill pickeral because they think its good for the freshwater bass. some of the debates/arguments are good though its like listening to guys argue about who is/was better barry bonds or ted williams... there are always the extremes, but somewhere in the middle there's good stuff.

12-22-2002, 04:08 PM	#4
TheAdamBomb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cape May, New Jersey Posts: 10,431	That is a very good point, beach boy. Yes, some of the arguments produce as much quality information as Ford v. Chevy v. Dodge debate! ------------------ Tight lines, Adam Fish hard! Release for tomorrow! Adam Bomb Sport Fishing

12-22-2002, 04:26 PM	#5
Big Basstard Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,054	Chumstain, That's a damned good question. I personally believe that it's popularity is such because it can get big, is easy to catch, and is abundant as hell. With all that going for it and it being able to be caught in waters that are anwhere from a drainage ditch to 3 miles off the beach a guy really doesn't need to have a battlewagon to be a contender. I think that it's greatest alure is that a guy standing on a sod bank or jetty can catch a world record and did! In a world where "size" really does matter keeps guys coming back for more. I do believe that if they only got to ................... say 36"'s that there wouldn't be as many guys tracking them down. What the hell! Even at 36"s some people have them mounted! If Weakies or Bluefish grew to be 50 plus pounds and stuck around a little longer my money would be that they would be targeted more than Stripers ........... say the strips not grow that large. I'd say it's because they have the chance of catching a large fish! ------------------ Captain Gutts Custom Custom Rods & Rigs Proud Sponsor Of TheBassBarn.com! cgcrods@msn.com

12-22-2002, 04:36 PM	#6
beachboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 394	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Big Basstard: Chumstain, If Weakies or Bluefish grew to be 50 plus pounds and stuck around a little longer my money would be that they would be targeted more than Stripers ........... say the strips not grow that large. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> speaking about bluefish... this year was the best year in a long time for monster size blues! anybody know why? yo adam we all know toyota beats them all LOL [This message has been edited by beachboy (edited 12-22-2002).]

12-22-2002, 04:38 PM	#7
TheAdamBomb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cape May, New Jersey Posts: 10,431	beach boy, Haha! Don't get me started, please. I bleed Ford blue... ------------------ Tight lines, Adam Fish hard! Release for tomorrow! Adam Bomb Sport Fishing

12-22-2002, 07:33 PM	#8
clamchucker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tuckerton, N.J. U.S.A. Posts: 3,153	Must agree with all above: The strong comeback from almost gone, & the want to keep it from repeating, The chance to catch a large fish inshore, The availability, Not least, the quality & TASTE of the flesh! They eat so goooooood.

12-22-2002, 07:49 PM	#9
egghead Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: South Jersey Posts: 5,940	Everybody has brought up good points. I was fishing with a guy last year that was writing a book about streipers. He asked, "Why do people get so passioante about stripers?" Answer: Because we almost lost them. He said that up and down the coast everyone he spoke to said the same thing.

12-22-2002, 07:53 PM	#10
striper2278 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: On the water! Posts: 12,459	[quote]Originally posted by egghead: Everybody has brought up good points. I was fishing with a guy last year that was writing a book about streipers. He asked, "Why do people get so passioante about stripers?" Answer: Because we almost lost them. He said that up and down the coast everyone he spoke to said the same thing.[/QUOTE Egghead.. Thats makes all the sense in the world to me.... But how do you explain me and other people that weren't even fishing at the time or even on this earth yet... I just think that they are the coolest. There are so many different ways to catch them..Thats my reason! ------------------ striper2278 (THE ANIMAL) Capt.Skip Open Boat trips forever!! STALKER SPORT FISHING

12-22-2002, 08:00 PM	#11
BIGGESTJACK Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: SOUTHPORT NC-- WILDWOOD & ALL WAWA\'S Posts: 39,050	GREAT ANSWER EGGHEAD THAT SHEADS A NEW STRONG LIGHT ON THIS WILD ISSUE

12-22-2002, 09:10 PM	#12
In Depth Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Philly Posts: 4,040	Chum this might be your best topic to date. Finaly a new one to ponder. I agree completely with all of the above. Good tasting A realativly good fighter Grows large Glutunous feeder Caught everywere from landlocked to the ocean And to some extent it's mystical in the same way as wild trout are. What other fish has all those quality's ! Passion is a wonderfull thing but like all good things to much of a good thing isin't good either. [This message has been edited by In Depth (edited 12-22-2002).]

12-22-2002, 09:25 PM	#13
Keeper Seeker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Dennis Twp. N.J. Posts: 3,447	Got to be all of the above.... plus... they are the only fish that no matter where you catch them day or night, they are always wearing those flashy pajamas!! ------------------ " The longer they're on, the bigger that hole is getting."

12-22-2002, 09:31 PM	#14
THECHUMSTAIN Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Behind the Deli case and at the grill in Jack's Shack Posts: 11,218	Is that signature directed at me I am sensitive right now. LOL ------------------ NOW CARING WHAT OTHER PEOPLE THINK.

12-22-2002, 09:42 PM	#15
Kegger Guest Posts: n/a	don't forget the landlocked bass in resevoirs, people hunt them who do not live close enough to the beach.