Pictures of the Day: Monster Montauk Striper

John Kaufmann’s 44-inch striped bass would be a fish of a lifetime for many striper anglers. photo courtesy John Kaufmann

Orvis customer John Kaufmann sent us these pictures, with a note: 

“I was using my Helios when I landed this fish, one of two truly large striped bass I have caught in my many days on the water.  Further proof of Woody Allen’s axiom that ninety percent of success is showing up.”

The expression “fish as long as your leg” seems to apply here. photo courtesy John Kaufmann