[surfpirate]

The Montauk Locals Surf Classic ended 12/01/2002, and the winners are ?..

WADER DIVISION
Charlie Flynn... 42.94 LB 1st place
Alberto Knie...... 41.4 LB 2nd place
John Ward........ 37.85 LB 3rd place

WETSUITER DIVISION
Fred Kalkstein........... 48.36 LB 1st place

YOUTH DIVISION
Wesley Peterson... 16.22 LB 1st place
Wesley Peterson... 16.02 LB 2nd place
Wesley Peterson... 15.01 LB 3rd place

Well done!!!!

 

[Billy40]

And to think, he mugged me for the 41 pounder spot. I hope he doesn't think that muggin technique he employs will work on the boats.

I think the fact that that was one of like 2 fish caught that ENTIRE weekend out there, and in the conditions it was caught - makes that catch even more impressive.

 

[MakoMike]

Al,
Congrats! Just one question, How do you qualify as a local?

 

[Crazy-Al]

Hello Dano,
Geee... Thanks for the kudos buddy. I'll see you at the dinner party.

Billy40,
Yes, I mugged yah and it's not going to be the first time. The truth of the matter is... On that night (gusty 35 knots East during the first of the flood tide with huge wages under the infamous light… it was definitely rough conditions and I was surprised that you even ventured out there. Questions for ya... Do you remember who caught the other fish?

MakoMike,
That's a good question... It is an invitational contest and the local tournament directors called me to participate. FYI: Other notable (Non-local) fishers were also in it.

"Crazy" Alberto
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[614398]

CONGRATS BUBBA

 

[MakoMike]

Al,
Aha! That explains it. Used to be you had to be resident of east hampton to enter.

 

[bassavant]

Great Job!

Just a simple "Congratulations Alberto!"
Happy Holidays!

 

[Hunt n' Fish]

Same here

Way to go Al! Is that the one my father said was only 25#? LOL

 

[bigbillybass]

what was it caught on?

 

[Billy40]

You are not the only one who is surprised I went down there. I was content to stand up on the walkway and watch. I did thank you for the help getting down there, although it was for a very short period of time.

No clue who caught the other one

 

[strip]

It's cause you were fishin!!

Congratulations Mr Knie!

You mentioning that night under the light reminded me of a long ago trip to the Light that I will never forget.

I was there and there was a fair crowd catching nice bass from their perches close to the rip. i was just a kid and I couldn't hook up. I kept changing my plug and switching back and forth between slinging eels and plugs spending more time re-rigging than casting. Finally ,frustrated from watching this one particular guy catching fish after fish i blurted out"what is he doin that I'm not??!!".
Someone who noticed how many times I rerigged and changed lures yelled back...."Fishin!"

Way to go Alberto

 

[Crazy-Al]

Hey BassMaster... Thanks buddy! I look forward to fishing with ya next year!

Bassavant Thanks for the simple kudos! Have a happy one too! Hope to see ya at the beach!

Hey Doughboy... Yes, I remember your dad... In fact, he saw my other fish (32lbs.) which was caught at the False Bar.

Bigbillybass... She was caught on a 2 1/2 oz. white bucktail with a white curly tail!

Billy40
Psss... Big Eddie caught that other fish!

Anthonyale
LOLOLOL... That's a great story! I will remember that one! LOLOLOLOL.
Thanks!

"Crazy" Alberto
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[Gamakatsu]

Good work and congratulations!!

Gamakatsu

 

[Crazy-Al]

Thanks Gamakatsu! Just wondering.. when are you surf fishing with me?

"Crazy" Alberto
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[Billy40]

He barely has time to renew his Rail Yam passport, let alone go surf fishing.

He must have caught it after I hiested Oz's 1205 & his Korkers.

 

[Crazy-Al]

Hey Billy40,

I know you were out there (blackfishing)... So, how did ya do? Cough it up...

"Crazy" Alberto
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