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Strangest item inside a fish

The Manitoba Morning Free Press in Winnipeg (May 18, 1894) tells of a 140-pound Kansas catfish caught by one Douglass Smith.

In its stomach was found a small bottle, securely corked, containing this message: "Whoever will find this will please send it back to me. H.E. Pipes."

Mr. Pipes had thrown the bottle in the Kaw River three years earlier, 75 miles from where the fish was caught.


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The NJ State and world record Marine Striped Bass tipped the scales at an amazing 78 pounds 8 oz.

Al McReynolds pulled this World Record striper from the Atlantic fishing at night off the Vermont Ave. jetty in Atlantic City following days of September Nor'easter storming in 1982. The fish was taken on a 5 1/2-inch long Rebel Black-back silver minnow plug on 20-pound test line. It took one hour and 40 minutes to land the fish on the slippery jetty. The fish measured 53 inches in length with a 34 1/2 inch girth, and was estimated to be 20 - 22 years old.


The largest striped bass ever recorded was a 125 pound female from North Carolina, 1891.



Biggest record fish

On April 21, 1959, Alfred Dean caught a 2,664-pound great white shark off the coast of south Australia. Amazingly, he subdued this monster — the heaviest record fish ever listed by the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) — in only 50 minutes on 130-pound line. Dean also caught great whites weighing 2,333 and 2,536 pounds.



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SJ Quest is your Internet site for everything outdoors, whether you're planning to reel in a prize striper or bag a buck, or if you'd rather just appreciate nature from your own back yard. Our forums are places for outdoor lovers to share tips and stories about their experiences both in the wild and on their front lawns. Tell us about your kayaking trips or let us know how to attract and keep local birds happy well into the winter months.

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Adam Monacelli
Moderator Profile | Contact Adam

Age: 37
Location: I grew up in Haddon Twp. but moved to Hammonton, NJ, the "Blueberry Capitol of the World".
Occupation: Graphic Artist for the Courier-Post Newspaper
Favorite beer: Anything from Belgium
Hobbies: Spending time with my wife and two sons, AJ & Alec. Photography, Graphic Design and playing the guitar.

Types of fishing: If I had to pick a favorite it would be chasing Stripers and Weakfish in the middle of the night. I love throwing on my wadders, grabbing my back pack and heading down to Corson's Inlet, NJ, to throw some plugs. Corson's Inlet State Park is located between Strathmere and Ocean City. It's such a beautiful place and I almost always discover something new each time I go. Its very common to run into a fox or experience the ear-piercing screech of a Black-Crowned Night-Heron. I practice “catch & release” but will occasionally take one home for friends to cook on the grill.
Rods: The majority of my saltwater rods, surf, plugging, fly and even my travel rods are St. Croix, but I also have a few Penn and Diawa for the surf.
Reels:
I own a few Penn & Diawa reels but my goto reels are Fin-Nor & Shimano.

Mark Zambon (AKA: neurolyte)
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Age: 23
Location: Sewell, NJ
Occupation: Highschool Teacher
Favorite Beer: Guiness & Bud Select
Favorite Restaurant: Tony Luke's Cheesesteaks!
Hobbies: Watching movies, going to bars, Fishing, Gaming, Hiking, Camping, Exercising and of course long walks on the beach
Types of Fishing: Mostly freshwater. sometimes saltwater but don't know much about saltwater fishing. But when I do freshwater fishing its mostly for bass. I am against using bait. I think the true fun and sport of freshwater fishing ising using different techniques with different lures.
Favorite Place to Relax: OBX, N Carolina & pretty much any shore town.
Rods: Ugly Sticks are my true love. They bend tip to handle for God's sakes!
Favorite Sports Team: Philadelphia Flyers of course!
Obsessions: PS3, Teavana tea and movies
Words to live by: Pride, Loyalty, Happiness, No Regrets, just Lessons learned

Joe Montgomery (AKA: crazyfishers)
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”Crazyfishers”

Age: 42
Location: Cape May CMCH
Occupation: Commercial Fisherman
Favorite Drink: Crown & Pepsi
Favorite Restaurant: A&G's take out on Route 47
Hobbies: Fishing, Tinkering with motors
Types of Fishing: Mostly salt water
Favorite Place to Relax: The toilet
Outdoor interests: Working on the water, sunrises, & sunsets
Rods: Wal-mart specials
Reels: See above
Boat: 14' larson.70hp E-rude
Favorite Sports Team: DALLAS COWBOYS (don't be a hater)
Obsessions: My family, my dog (Bubbles, Jack Russel terrorist)
Words to live by: "Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated"

Stephanie
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Steph with her BFF

Age: 24
Location: Mount Laurel
Occupation: Market Research
Favorite Drink: Three olives pomegranate and club with splashes of sprite and monster.
Favorite Bar: PJ's in Cherry Hill or any bar down the shore
Hobbies: Time with family and friends. Hopefully reading once summer rolls around
Favorite Place to Relax: Sea Isle City
Outdoor interests: Riding my Brother-in-law's quad when he lets me... And does lounging on the beach
Favorite Sports Team: Philadelphia FLYERS
Obsessions: Luna bars, tea, my sister's dogs; Deuce & Daisy, and my parent's dog; JJ.
Words to live by: "Never regret anything because at one time it was exactly what you wanted." "Let the good times roll."

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