2013 Skillful Angler Awards Program Winners

[buzzbaiter]

"Striped Bass Hybrid - 27.5 inches caught by Rob Jasonek of Nutley on May 2. Rob was fishing from a kayak on Lake Hopatcong when he reeled in the fish at 11:45 pm. Thirty-pound braided line was used with a medium action rod and a Shimano spinning reel. A live herring served for bait. Girth was unknown."

Did you also submit a photo of the fish next to a ruler? I think that requirement is bs since its hard to do & keep the fish safe at the same time. They are basically telling you lay it down on whatever surface u can - like sand or dirt or grass or leaves or boat floor - and measure it. This would be a C&R no-no but they don't seem to get that.

[Mikey topaz]

Wtg robbie!!

[catfishonthelake]

Nice job Skunk!!!

[Skunk City]

Originally Posted by buzzbaiter

Did you also submit a photo of the fish next to a ruler? I think that requirement is bs since its hard to do & keep the fish safe at the same time. They are basically telling you lay it down on whatever surface u can - like sand or dirt or grass or leaves or boat floor - and measure it. This would be a C&R no-no but they don't seem to get that.

Yes, sent them 3 photos. Two tape measure shots and the above picture as well. Did my best to lay it across my lap/waders with minimal stress on the fish. I would imagine lots of fish end up 'shake n baked' though. Vertically on a boga grip works also but is a nono for bigger Pike/Muskie...

[Gerry Zagorski]

Congrats NJfers... Way to represent !!!