@ragwriter, just curious if in that jealous rant of useless facts u just puked all over a perfectly good blog, u could have managed a simple congrats to a man who clearly isnt some fly by nite fisherman. killing fish and sport fishing u say???? just how many of the fish u catch on a flyrod, that u play out for an absurd amount of time, do u really think make it??? the facts would scare u. it looks wonderful on tv when it takes u 25 minutes to land a bonefish on some flat somewhere, do u really think that fish lives??? or do they not mention those facts in your in flyfishing purist articles, seminars ect???? the world is filled with people like u, read a bunch of random facts, and then come to a blog like this and puke all the info u just read out to everyone so u sound intellegent, knowing full well if u caught this fish on fly fishing gear, u no doubt,would have whoored yourself out to orvis, or simms, or some other big name. so with that being said, the record was broken on meat, not your heros vintage rebel plug, the next record will be set on meat, the following one, will be set on meat, and the next, and the next and so on and so on. its a huge feat this dude caught this fish. the water it was caught on, is very pressured day in and day out. i personally would have alot more respect for some of u "fly fisherman" if u didnt talk down your nose at conventional fisherman! a simple congrats would have gone a long way with me personally!!!

That is so cool. That is one large fish.

Ragwriter, I guess you think he should have been out in a canoe with a Zebco? Give the guy a break and be happy for him. If anyone can do what Myerson did, why did the previous record stand for so long?

Gives a whole new meaning to B.F.F

Myerson is the man! Great job buddy!

That's a big one, congrats. Those big ones are all spawning age females, so hopefully some of you send the big ones back, so we can continue to catch them.

As a PS on my comment that just posted: I am an avid fly fisherman, who is not so elitist to other methods to catch fish. Greg did an amazing job....PERIOD!

Jeezus RAGWRITER can you at least attempt to hide your Sheer Jealousy. Not impressed with the way it was caught???? Ummmm guess your proving your overall lack of knowledge, and inexperience. Have you ever tried keeping big fish out out of hard structure, whether it be boulders, a reef, or pilings?? Guess what!! It doesn't work with finesse type gear. Sure you can use light gear in open water. But certain environments require certain gear. And many striped bass fisherman use 50lb braid. And even 50lb mono for chunking and eeling. I'm guilty of having 80lb braid on a few reels for bass.
Sounds like to me your just jealous and know nothing about tactics and techniques for bass fiahing. And your rediculous post proves it. 50lb mainline and leaders are considered light in the eyes of many. Including myself. If I were you I'd educate myself a bit more about the sport before you critique ones accomplishments.

Congrats Greg on one helluva catch ya beat me to it. Don't sweat the haters. As I'm sure you won't.

Great story, this guy seems to be deserving of such a record. I only hope the guy that lost that leader doesn't read this.

dstevens you hit the nail on the head its guys like ragwriter who ruin the sport of fishing for everyone else who is just trying to enjoy it. From the story it sounds like this guy did his homework and deserved the catch oh yeah and ragwriter not sure if you have looked at a calender lately but its 2011 I don't think anyone who seriouly fishes saltwater has vintage tackle.

Yeah Greg nice fish! Man people seem to amaze me with the jealousy they set forth. What a fag! Just mad he didn't catch the big beefer! He was too busy play'n with his pole instead of being out there fish'n. Can't say they I'm not jealous! What bragg'n rights! It's like fly fishing is the only way to catch fish?? If I'm an 80 plus pound big momma, what the hell jis a fly gonna do?? I want a big eel, maybe a fat squid, a nice juicy sand worm or maybe a nice bunker or alewife! A fly, I'm sure that would satisfy an big hog like the one you got hehehe!! I mean I love to fly fish but there's nothing like catching a fat striper on live lining something or top water plugs! Hats off to yah once again!
Navs

Awesome fish, awesome guy, if anyone can deal with the moment, it sounds like he can.

Ragass, it never surprises me that someone who obviously a expert angler(lol) has the gall to rain on someone else's parade. McReynold's is not some novice who accidently stumbled upon a record fish by luck. Judging by everything I have read this gentleman works at the craft of catching big stripers and has put a great deal of time doing so. Who better to set the record than someone who was targeting that feat and subsequently accomplished it.Thou I would love to set a record myself I would never be jealous of someone who did.
This is an extremely remarkable fish and all I can be is in awe of Greg's ability, knowledge and skill as an angler. To try and diminish thia catch in any way is the act of simple minded moron who would probally need dynamite to catch a fish and probably still fail. Congradulation Greg on a record that will stand until you do break it again.

Sounds like you had the time of your life catchin' that one.

crapwriter,i mean rag writer,GET OVER IT!,he caught the NEW World Record Stiper!!! and he used a FISHING ROD THAT HAD FISHING LINE ON IT! have a good day :O)

I think this is a great catch and Greg Myerson You are the ultimate fisherman.I liked what You said about using the bait that no one else used because it was to large.I fished for large cats and one day saw some guys at the ramp and asked them if they ever caught any large cats and they said no that river did not have large fish.I showed them 2 that were 30+ pounds and they wanted to know how.I explained that I do not fish for small fish,always use bait a small fish can't swallow,the same with any other fish.

nice fish, must have been exciting to land one that size.

Ragwriter-
I believe jealousy is the source of that comment.
Therefore I'll pretend it's not on her and excuse it. Be an A***ole again and well p*ss on you.

Unfortunately Al did not learn from some of the mistakes made by McReynolds. He would likely fare better financially had he released his name and the weight of the fish. Shimano, Berkley, and St Croix now have the ability to advertise their products as being used in this record catch based on public information. He could have gotten some potentially high dollar paid endorsements by remaining mum on these issues until legal agreements for patment were reached. Perhaps there's still time for the hook and boat manufacturers, outboard motor if applicable, but he's given it away to the big three. No lure so lure company isn't applicable. Landing net might be worth something, but a boga would likely be worth even more if it were used. Shoot, even the soda/beer brands, jerky, snacks, shoe and shirt brands he wore are potentially worth money on this catch.

great fish greg. my cousin and i were fishing on lake russell and he caught the lake record of a spot bass. a lot of people say that they have caught larger spots on lake russell but it must have not meant enough to them to have them checked out. thanks to you for thinking enough off the fish to get it checked out.great job hope you are abel to break that record.

there is something about this guy that gains great respect by fellow fisherman. I hope you break your new record!

It took 3 years longer to break the record than I predicted. I knew it was coming to a head 8 years ago when 50's and 60's were being caught frequently on Cape Cod and Block Island Sound. The fishing is heating up for the fall run as we speak. I'm sure the record will be broke again keep a tight line ;)

Great fish, but not an impressive way to catch it.
Here's why:
Greg Myerson was using live eels. That's a tactic only used by "meat fishermen" who are trying to catch fish for a living. Anyone can hook a Striper on live eels. It's the same thing as leaving bait for bears or salt for deer and then shooting them when they show up. Al McReynolds used a six-inch Rebel, and anyone who knows fishing will tell you its far harder to fool a Striper with a lure than bait.
Myerson was using 50-pound test and a boat rod crank reel. Who goes Striper fishing with 50-pound test and boat rod? McReynolds used 30-pound test and an old green Penn spinning reel.
Myerson was in a boat. McReynolds was standing on the end of a jetty in a lightening storm.
Myerson used a net. McReynolds reached into the water and grabbed his fish through the gills.
This was a big female breeding fish that should have been allowed to live. All those guys with man-crushes on Myerson need to there's a difference between killing fish and sports fishing.

Hate to point this out but its tr