The Boating Forum - Big Seas Fishing-Pic inside.

Just came across this and thought I'd post it....Don't know if I'd have my 11yr old in the bow hooked up in these seas.

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In these days, its hard to tell if its been photoshopped. I would think if it were real, he would'nt be that dry. ;?

I don't think it is photoshop. Look at the width of the gunnel where he is standing. the boat has to have a lot of flare and should be pretty decent in that sea. The swells are big, but the water surface says it is not blowing very hard.

Not me, thats freakin crazy

A life jacket wouls be a good idea

I wonder how steep they got going back into port?

mtcfish - 2/3/2008 12:04 AM

A life jacket wouls be a good idea

:thumbsup:

Photoshop ;? ;?

No way. First, the shadow from the angler suggest the sun is to his back, the face of the wave wouldn't have any shadow on it. Second, the bow of that boat would be a wild ride as the boat came off the crest and slammed down in the trough. Third, due to point #2 the angler would be soaked already and holding on for dear life, not casually angling a fish as shown.

It may or may not be a real pic, but I have been offshore in large sportfishers with seas that big. The boats can handle it, and we didn't get wet. It almost looks like he is in the bow of a large CC. Looks real to me.

If its real or not I really dont care! But the father or uncle or who ever else is on that boat should have that boy in a life jacket! Theres been to many boating accidents last year to keep seeing pictures like this. Boats going down, people falling over, what ever the case maybe.

If it is real, I hope he landed his fish and made it back to the docks safely.

I think someone posted that pic a while ago without the big waves photoshopped in. Let me guess, he never would have landed that trophy if he didnt have the overpriced hat and tee shirt.
pfffft

I think this its been photoshopped. If it was the Viking 50, it there would stand, it is ?? boat it cannot so to stand easy.

No reason that has to be photoshopped. You guys must not get off the lake too often, that water isn't so rough, the crest is hardly breaking.
Seas like that are routine offshore, and stretch for thousands of miles. Get used to it.

The fact that was shot off Miami and the color of the water I would think Gulf Stream with a mid teens northerly wind. That would give you a sea like that, large swell with little wave action.

Agree with the comments on PFD though.

To the though on returning to port - they may be only a mile or two off, and those shipping channels into Miami are wiiiiiiiide.

I'm another vote for photoshop.

The seas and the boy in the boat started out as two seperate pics. The boy and the boat were added to the seas. Too much sun on the kids back as compared to the sky and on the seas. IMO.

Plus, photoshopped or not, if I were the sponsor (Pelagic), I wouldn't have the pic of the kid w/o a PFD in that scenario just to advertise my brand name.

Irresponsible, if you ask me...

I think it's fine for an 11 year old boy to be without a lifejacket and the seas are perfectly manageable in a 30ft+ Sea Vee. I think the picture is real. As for him being dry, foul weather gear does a great job at keeping someone dry but it's hell to catch a fish in (too hot and bulky, especially on an 11 year old). Live baiting along the reef for sails, like they were probably doing considering the tackle, location, and weather, you don't get wet because the boats drifting instead of running.

not only do i think its a cool pic but i cant believe that you guys are sitting here trying to figure out if its reals or not. i meam HOLY CHIT!!!! nothing better to do. if someone caught a huge fish on your boat, bigger then you ever caught, i bet youre the type of guys that got pissed becaused you didnt catch it. and if you call this sturring the pot or whatever, i dont give a crap. other then that have a nice day!!! :mad:

I don't think its THAT bad either. More fair weather boaters on here than I thought. I've been out more than a few times with waves t-top high. Makes me wonder if some of you get out the inlet.

Not to mention the stream wall gets like that all the time on a countering wind. In NC, what are you going to do when you run 60 miles to the stream in 3-4's and then get to the break and it is 5-8, turn around?

I do agree a life jacket would be smart idea for the child.

fountain-boy - 2/3/2008 12:09 PM

not only do i think its a cool pic but i cant believe that you guys are sitting here trying to figure out if its reals or not. i meam HOLY CHIT!!!! nothing better to do. if someone caught a huge fish on your boat, bigger then you ever caught, i bet youre the type of guys that got pissed becaused you didnt catch it. and if you call this sturring the pot or whatever, i dont give a crap. other then that have a nice day!!! :mad:

I wouldn't call it "sturring" the pot....I would call your thread moronic. You take the time to criticize folks for taking the time to comment on a pic that was posted to generate comments. Are you still with me chief? Next, you spice up your rant with some pathetic "big fishie" analogy that makes about as much sense as your spelling. Gosh, I can hardly wait for your retort!

We can give you a pass if you will admit to being ......




















14589 out of your friggin mind.

You people are embarrasing. All of you.

Shoot, that ain't nothing. We were catching cobia when a tsunami rolled through ;)


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funny , hell most of the time fishing on the caicos bank thats the best fishing and the wind howl all the time, florida weak water compared to to the tradewinds in the columbus cut and darn sure rough when the xmas winds hot but like the photo good luck .

Would you let your 11 year old kid- or someone else's 11 year old on your charter boat- fish from the boaw with seas like that and no PFD ??

If it isn't photoshopped, someone needs a beating with a pipe...

Kids got good taste in reels!! Alutecnos.....Mark

Captain Crispy - 2/3/2008 3:24 PM

Would you let your 11 year old kid- or someone else's 11 year old on your charter boat- fish from the boaw with seas like that and no PFD ??

If it isn't photoshopped, someone needs a beating with a pipe...

Yes. He's an 11 year old boy, not an infant.

The picture is real, and the boy (Anthony) is an extremely accomplished offshore angler. I am familiar with both his father (Glen) and the boy as well. Anthony is part of Team Pelagic. Anthony holds the Rhode Island state record for Blue Shark, and a number of other contender fish as well. These guys shark fish like no other, and also fish all over the world. Typically, Anthony is harnessed into the vessel, being that he is small in stature, but don't let that fool you, he handles BIG fish, stand up only, with no help, and has for some time.

Those are big rollers off the Florida coast. It looks much worse than it actually is in those conditions.

It's kind of funny all the comments on this photo, based on what?, I cannot tell. Too bad really, as this father and son team do more offshore fishing in a year than most of us do in a lifetime.

My name is Glenn, Im very active on-line with several other boards and this is my first post here. I am the father of the angler in that image, he is my son Anthony. Let me start by saying this. His safety is my main concern. That image was 1 of a series of images that were taken while he was fighting a junior world record fish. It was a rougue wave that came through when the seas were 2 ft.

Details

Place: Miami Beach
Captain: Dean Panos
Distance from shore: Less than 2 miles
Boat: 2006 34' Sea Vee

My son is 12 years old, he is a world class angler that already has 5 different species of billfish under his belt including Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Atlantic Sail, Pacific Sail, Swordfish, he is on Pelagics Pro Team and has several large sharks such as Makos over 200, billfish over 300 and tunas over 200 lbs. He won the Junior Anglers Award at Oak Bluffs Monster Shark Tournament in 2007 as well


In this circumstance he didnt need anything, the ocean wasnt that bad, he was tied into a 100" sail and the best place for him to fight a fish is from the bow.

Here is the whole series of images and I hate to say it but all of you who say its photoshopped are 100% wrong

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gmannn - 2/4/2008 9:23 AM



My name is Glenn, Im very active on-line with several other boards and this is my first post here. I am the father of the angler in that image, he is my son Anthony. Let me start by saying this. His safety is my main concern. That image was 1 of a series of images that were taken while he was fighting a junior world record fish. It was a rougue wave that came through when the seas were 2 ft.

I'll be the first to man-up and admit my mistake.

FWIW - that is one he!! of a rouge wave. :o

That first image looks like normal rollers out in the ocean, in steady 15 - 20 knot trades...

Photoshoping (well) is an art. So is photography. That same scene, taken from other locations around the boat would appear quite different. If that scene were shot from the opposite side and further towards the bow, it wouldn't have nearly the impact, Id' wager. Well taken shot!



At 11 I could swim like an eel. MY dad didn't let me do anything "dangerous", so of course I snuck out and did as much dangerous stuff as I could. I always regretted the fact that he prevented me from doing a lot of stuff I could have excelled at, like BMX racing when I was a kid. MY son? He'd be up in that bow, but he'd also be wearing a PFD. An auto-inflater wouldn't encumber him that much, if at all. The ocean is not a forgiving place, and freak accidents (like rogue waves?) can occur. Just food for thought, dad.



Again, well taken shot. It was the Hot Shot photo of the month contest winner for good reason!

Those are not the comments the pic was intended to generate. You Guy's need to get away from the keyboard and fish. Mabey You would not think photoshop. I have been there,done that. Those are NOT big seas. No spray off the waves and a big CC,.....No big deal. Keep reelin' Kid! And Tireless....Is there a reason everytime someone posts something You don't agree with or like, You say they are stoned?

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where did the photos go??

i cant seem to figure out how to post them. Every time I paste the address is says file not found and it wont browse my mac. Help would be appreciated. I copied and pasted them but that didnt work either

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No photoshop here & did't even consider theOP's as one. Congrats on an up and coming hard core angler.

Striper fishing in the shoals off Cape Point @ Hatteras.

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Hey Glenn, I was wondering whether that was your son when I saw the initial post yesterday. I'm glad you saw the thread. Just goes to show there is always someone quick to jump on an asinine bandwagon. As Lucky Dave put it, these posters must not get out of their living rooms much. I hope your venture is going well!

who said I should be beaten with a bat, first off, your shouldn't make comments like that, its really immature especially when your sitting behind a computer. Picking apart of picture of someone actually fishing is comical. Im a really nice guy but you have gotten me alittle upset now

That kid is my life, he is my joy. I spend more time with him than father I know so please dont question my parenting until you know us.

Now to the point, we fish hard all year long and saftey is my concern as well. We are actually working with Game Face Gear who makes the Mate Saver and the angler saver products. My son is helping them develope a youth bucket harness with a safety D ring attached.

Today when battling big fish he uses a mate saver harness which is tethered by a high quality safety rope along with an OTR bucket harness and smitty XL plate always attached to the boat. The first image is of him with the proper technique on an 80W leaning back, left hand on reel and exerting full force on a 400 lb shark. He knows how to fish better than most men and is hardcore, this shark was beaten in 20 minutes by a 100 lb kid

shhhhhhh ... I photoshopped his great technique

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more photoshop of fishing off Miami at night for swords

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maybe these were originally blue runners

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and this is a carp he caught of PV Mexico using an 50w

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and a bluefish he disguised as a Mako during Oak Bluffs where he took first place

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Or this was a piggie perch he caught off Venice last winter but were saying its a 60lb Amberjack ... dont tell anyone

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hmmmm ... light tackle grouper fishing off Texas

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the result was an minnow

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or this little guppy from Cabo ....

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Enjoy the shots this was a nice introduction to your site

what a life......Can I be your son!! Keep it rolling Dad. That young man has caught fish that most adults only dream about. My 3 sons have been involved in offshore fishing since they could walk. You have a future Tred Barta there.

thanks he deserves the credit, in todays day and age he stands out for being active in the right things

Well done gmann, great pics and wit

That kid is awesome,he has a great name too. I'd say you put your fair share of time in with him. :thumbsup:

Hey Gmann when I first saw this I had to go over to 360 and start searching as I didn't read all the way through to see where you were a member here. Here the link from when gmann originally posted it http://www.360tuna.com/forum/f4/pelagics-pro-team-1091/

Thanks, Anthony nice to hear from you, the venture is going good, Mitch nice to see you here as well. I wasn't a member here until someone emailed me stating that there were some people doubting the validity of my sons images on this site so I figured I should join, check it out and clarify the facts

liz - 2/4/2008 1:02 PM

Well done gmann, great pics and wit

Ditto!! Esp. on the witt. Great pics.

With all these opportunities at such a young age, I'm envious. Definately a winner in the lucky sperm award. ;)

Gmann,
I think the pics speak for themselves and your are obviously doing things right in terms of spending good clean quality time with your son! :thumbsup:

Dont get too riled up over a bunch of folks talking out thier rear ends! Keep up the good work....

I for one will outright admit I am damn jealous!
SOS

Im not mad at all, its actually funny that anyone would spend the time picking apart some ones image. I just want to prove a point that they were real and that I do care for his safety. My son reads the other site where this link was posted and I have to do him the honor of defending HIS image

Heck I thought that was the 6-8ft waves everyone says the run 45mph over in a flats boat with a steep entry an flat back. Now were saying lifejacket?

Great pictures, I'd love to be that kid for a day.

Post some more.

gmannn - 2/4/2008 12:43 PM . My son reads the other site where this link was posted and I have to do him the honor of defending HIS image

Speaking of his image......I have to say that he hasone hellacious set of abs. Just like dads I'm sure. ../images/emoticons/biggrin.gif../images/emoticons/biggrin.gif../images/emoticons/kidding.gif

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just kiddin........thanks for the pics. Keep em coming. Us guys up north here love all that warm blue water!. ../images/emoticons/thumbsup.gif

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Some old crowd opening their mouths. Glenn... I've seen you post on other sites that are made up of actual fishermen, not wantabees. Congrats! and great shots of the lil' man! Thanks for teaching and getting your kids involved in something other than xBox and spending time with them so they know what respect is about. Without reading the whole post, I am sure ABoater shared his vast experience on this one.... I'll go back and check.

that is from 2006 he has grown about 5 inches and 25 lbs since that shot, um dad definately lost the abs ha ha I know they are there somewhere

Great Pictures, Great Kid, NO make that Great Young MAN!!, Great Dad!!!

I bet that young man could out swim most of us posting here. What a group....

Glenn,
It is certainly refreshing to see a father so involved with his son on the water. With so much photo shop going on these days, it is nice to see that computers haven't completely consumed all of our youngsters these days. My nephew just turned two years old and I am really looking forward to sharing with him all the knowledge instilled in me by my father. If there are two things in life that are true it would be 1) family and 2)fishing. It truly is refreshing to read about such an accomplished young angler. I hope his enthusiasm spurs far beyond landing trophy fish and that my nephew and perhaps some day my own children, will be able to enjoy fishing in the same way as your son.

sincerely,
Chase

Glenn,
It is certainly refreshing to see a father so involved with his son on the water. With so much photo shop going on these days, it is nice to see that computers haven't completely consumed all of our youngsters these days. My nephew just turned two years old and I am really looking forward to sharing with him all the knowledge instilled in me by my father. If there are two things in life that are true it would be 1) family and 2)fishing. It truly is refreshing to read about such an accomplished young angler. I hope his enthusiasm spurs far beyond landing trophy fish and that my nephew and perhaps some day my own children, will be able to enjoy fishing in the same way as your son.

sincerely,
Chase

You go Glenn. That boy of yours is an insane fisherman, who, in his short years, has fished for and caught more off-shore species than many of us ever will in our life. Am I envious? Absolutely. Those fish are awesome, and the fisherman is top notch.

You go Glenn. That boy of yours is an insane fisherman, who, in his short years, has fished for and caught more off-shore species than many of us ever will in our life. Am I envious? Absolutely. Those fish are awesome, and the fisherman is top notch.

You go Glenn. That boy of yours is an insane fisherman, who, in his short years, has fished for and caught more off-shore species than many of us ever will in our life. Am I envious? Absolutely. Those fish are awesome, and the fisherman is top notch.

Way to go Glenn & son.

I fish with my 12 year old son as well and without a doubt it is the greatest blessing imaginable ( IMHO).

Congratulations on making some really good choices in life with your son.

Just a FYI

http://www.boat-ed.com/fl/course/p4-7_pfds.htm

OP here, didn't post the pic with the intent to rip apart or discredit any accolades of the little man or his father. Thought is was an awesome picture. However just looking at the pic, not knowing the details, and assuming seas were constant, you can see why some may think you're crazy.

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HI , Just thought i would add my knowledge to this thread. I have been a member here for some time and have to say the way this thread started out is the one reason i just read and don't post. Way to much negitivity. So i would like to say Thanks to those of you who realized after Glenn's post you were wrong and apologized. If you knew them and the passion they have for this sport you would KNOW there is no way either Glenn or Anthony would have anything to do with Underhanded or misrepresenting anything to do with fishing, or anything. !!

GO ANTHONY :thumbsup:

Don

Thanks Don, its great having people like you around. Im sure this whole thing was a mis understanding and both Anthony and I are certain everyone here now understands our passion for this sport and concedes that the images we took are not fake. Thanks for the kind words Don it means alot comming from a great guy like you