Check out the 70 lb. striper

coyotebait · Post by **coyotebait** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 1:55 pm

We had a 70.06 lb. striper brought in from San luis O'niel forebay yesterday 08/06! Frank Ualat caught this beast during the early mornning using a pile worm. http://www.coyotebait.com

Tin Can · Post by **Tin Can** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 2:15 pm

Didn't the record landlocked striper come from the forebay? Something over 80lbs. That 70 pounder is a giant.

programgeeks · Post by **programgeeks** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 3:18 pm

Wow, that thing is a monster! Kind of sad to see such a big girl die but nice catch nonetheless.

Sacto John · Post by **Sacto John** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 3:27 pm

TTCal · Post by **TTCal** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 3:32 pm

WOW!!! what a catch!!!

congrats to Frank Ualat!!!

Samurai TI · Post by **Samurai TI** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 4:17 pm

I hope you guys knew this...doesn't sound like everything was done right and I'm guessing this will not count as the CA record. I heard the fish was already chopped up.

If you work in a shop where potential record fish could be caught...know what the records are!!!

Sorry, just feel sad this guy will not get the proper credit he deserves for catching a MONSTER!

Todd

coyotebait · Post by **coyotebait** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 4:59 pm

Before everyone starts criticizing our store, please be INFORMED that we do not have a certified scale that goes that high. We pleaded with the gentaleman to go to a location were we knew he could get it certified, and he did not want to. Why? I don't know. I know it won't be considered a record, that's not our fault. Just wanted to share the picture we anglers who would appreciate it.

Grape Ape · Post by **Grape Ape** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:08 pm

Mark....DFG states the record belongs to Hank Ferguson @ 67 lbs. 8 oz. Not sure were you got that info? Or maybe DFG hasn't been updated in a few years.

mm · Post by mm » Thu Aug 07, 2008 8:08 pm

MARK INMAN wrote:The current record striper reside in kerman ca now bill fernish jr. has it tuck away in a big case and he looking for a tackle store to hang it in. It was in grassland sports store a few years ago before it closed.

Mark, Grape Ape is right, Hank Ferguson`s fish broke Mr. Fernish`s record many years ago. I watched him catch it out of the forebay.
This recent giant doesn`t seem to look as large as the other two, but it may just be the photo.

Iafrate94505 · Post by **Iafrate94505** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 9:28 pm

coyotebait wrote:Before everyone starts criticizing our store, please be INFORMED that we do not have a certified scale that goes that high. We pleaded with the gentaleman to go to a location were we knew he could get it certified, and he did not want to. Why? I don't know. I know it won't be considered a record, that's not our fault. Just wanted to share the picture we anglers who would appreciate it.

i bet it was yummy with garlic n butter

DAN · Post by **DAN** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:16 am

Thats bout 500 Taco's A beautiful Striper, The guy obviously didn't want the attention for some reason, so be it

FATGUY · Post by **FATGUY** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:18 am

todd looks like he got all the credit he wanted ?? if thats the correct weight it sure would have been a record but evidently he didn't care about a record ???? go figure !!! bob

Paul W · Post by **Paul W** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:33 pm

What a shame he had to kill such an enormous and rare Striper. Funny how guys condemn others on here who kill a 5lb Largemouth, but not a 70lb Striper. Oh well

Paul W

DAN · Post by **DAN** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:54 am

But does it really matter, 70 pounds Land locked surely on they downhill life cycle, can't do much for the overall picture of things...

Dan McKenzie · Post by **Dan McKenzie** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 7:17 am

kind of what I was thinking, and since it was from the forebay not much chance it was reproducing either. its a striped bass, not a native trout. I think all the record stripers I have heard of were kept and not released. nice fish, if I get one that size it's going on the wall.