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Female Surfcaster Catches (and Releases) Big Bass

By OTW Staff

How many surf fishermen can say they’ve caught – and released – a 49-inch striper? OTW reader Jessica Heil of Kingston, Massachusetts sent us an email with the subject “Girls Do Catch Big Fish” and attached was this photo of a 49-inch striper that she estimates was just shy of 50 pounds. The striper ate a pogy (bunker) head and was landed on a Massachusetts South Shore beach on Columbus Day. Congrats Jessica!

Jessica Heil caught and released this big striped bass on October 8, 2012.

OTW Staff
The On The Water staff is made up of experienced anglers from across the Northeast who fish local waters year-round. The team brings firsthand, on-the-water experience and regional knowledge to coverage of Northeast fisheries, techniques, seasonal patterns, regulations, and conservation.

2 responses to “Female Surfcaster Catches (and Releases) Big Bass”

  1. Frank Dutra

    I would like to know on witch south shore beach that Jessica Heil caught and
    released the 49- inch striper.

  2. Female Surfcaster Lands 50-Pound Striper in Massachusetts | GoFISHn

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