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Joe Brotz, Sr. (aka "roccus")

Roccus Joe recently fought and landed his 9th 50+ pound striped bass. Joe has fished the Plum Island and Southern NH areas for 30+ years. Below is a photo of his latest 50+, as well as a few photos and snippets of some of his previous catches...including his 61 pound Plum Island behemoth...more coming soon.

50+, August 16th 2007

Roccus and his 61 pound Striped Bass.

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Roccus and a BEHEMOTH Merrimack River Bass...

All photos and scans © Joe Brotz. Used with permission.