Anthony Rubeo Outdoors

Anthony Rubeo Outdoors Anthony Rubeo Outdoors is a Registered LLC
"I've never had to lie to make myself look good" is something my detractors can't say.

"Umm state Record" were the famous lines Jesse Lance used in his post, and the answer to that would be yes, a world reco...
12/01/2025

"Umm state Record" were the famous lines Jesse Lance used in his post, and the answer to that would be yes, a world record in fact - the world's biggest blue catfish ever caught by man. How about that for going into the history books? On top of that, he chose to let it go, not claiming a state record or a world record, but claiming not only the greatest conservationist but also, without doubt, landing a state record and the biggest catfish ever caught by a man. And how do we come to this conclusion? Well, my man, Tim Scott, aka Epic Catfish, has been doing some science work; he took his caliper and measured known items in Jesse's boat, and meticulously, little by little, did the math on just how long, massive, and big this fish is. And you know what? Nobody in the history of the world has landed a bigger blue catfish than Jesse Lance.

Written by: Anthony Rubeo Outdoors

12/01/2025

From Tanned Beavertail to exotic wallets.

12/01/2025

Happy Monday everybody. Hope you had a good weekend and hopefully you stay safe this December.

Just hear me out for just a little bit - blue egg spawn sacks with red mesh🙊. It's not a new concept, but it is very, v...
12/01/2025

Just hear me out for just a little bit - blue egg spawn sacks with red mesh🙊. It's not a new concept, but it is very, very, very effective 🙊.

The movie JawsDid you know that the character Quint was based on a real man? His name was Frank Mundus, known as the Mon...
12/01/2025

The movie Jaws

Did you know that the character Quint was based on a real man? His name was Frank Mundus, known as the Monster Man out of Montauk. But did you also know that the story of Jaws and the idea of killer sharks actually dates back to 1916.

In 1916, there was a string of terrifying shark attacks along the East Coast. A rogue shark swam up into freshwater, claimed several lives — including a few children — and then mysteriously disappeared back into the sea. To this day, you can visit a YouTube channel called Mobile Instinct, where the host walks you through the exact areas that shark swam. It traveled through pipes, tunnels, under bridges and roads, and made its way deep into areas where sharks were never expected — and took lives along the way. That incident caused mass hysteria and deeply influenced the original Jaws story.

But the hunt for the monster shark? That’s where Frank Mundus comes in — the Monster Man himself. He’s the man who held the rod and reel world record for the largest shark ever caught — over 4,000 pounds. It was so massive, a commercial forklift couldn’t even lift it. The shark’s head lay flat on the ground while the forklift was maxed out, fully elevated in the air. It was one of the largest sharks ever seen — truly a monster.

Frank Mundus, the man, the myth, the legend, still inspires today’s generation of anglers who chase tackle-busting, record-breaking giants. These are the kinds of fish that the internet loves to claim are fake — AI, Photoshop, deepfakes — because their minds can’t even grasp the reality of something that big. But these fish are real. They exist. And some anglers are still out there chasing them, driven by the same obsession that once fueled Frank.

And while we release most of our catches today, the thrill of chasing something that huge — something so unbelievably massive it looks fake to the untrained eye — still lives on in our hearts. If you weren’t there, you wouldn’t believe it. And honestly, some people still wouldn’t believe it even if they were.

But Frank was there. Frank Mundus caught it. He lived it. Alongside his partner, Donnie Braddick, they hooked one of the biggest sharks we’ve ever seen. A true sea monster.

So here’s to 50 years of Jaws. To Peter Benchley, who wrote it. To Steven Spielberg, who brought it to life. And to the people still too scared to go in the water — like Spielberg himself, who hasn’t swum in the ocean since filming that movie.

Happy 50th to the greatest shark movie ever made — inspired by true events.
And happy swimming this summer, my friends.
Watch out for sharks. 🦈

Written by: Anthony Rubeo Outdoors

The fishing rod used in Jaws was a Fenwick Woodstream 130lb class, with a Penn Senator 16/0 reel and piano wire number 1...
12/01/2025

The fishing rod used in Jaws was a Fenwick Woodstream 130lb class, with a Penn Senator 16/0 reel and piano wire number 12, making it a formidable opponent for the 25-foot, 3-ton shark.

Jim Slayton with a 28 1/2 pound steelhead from Fort Washington this fish was caught in 1989. 
12/01/2025

Jim Slayton with a 28 1/2 pound steelhead from Fort Washington this fish was caught in 1989. 

Well, The Oregonian is pushing propaganda about raccoons again. On the right, you’ve got an Iowa raccoon pelt, and on th...
12/01/2025

Well, The Oregonian is pushing propaganda about raccoons again. On the right, you’ve got an Iowa raccoon pelt, and on the left, an Oregon raccoon pelt — just look at the huge size difference.
I have a friend in Louisiana whose coyote pelts are about the same size as those Iowa raccoon pelts. Meanwhile, my Oregon otter pelts are roughly the same length as the Iowa raccoon pelts.
This just shows how varied raccoons (and other fur-bearing animals) can be across different regions. It’s not about domestication; it’s about biology and environment.

Here’s a horsesh*t propaganda article from The Oregonian pushing the idea that raccoons are becoming domesticated. That’...
12/01/2025

Here’s a horsesh*t propaganda article from The Oregonian pushing the idea that raccoons are becoming domesticated. That’s nonsense. Stop building on their land, stop pushing them into suburban areas, and understand that there are roughly 26 subspecies of raccoons in the United States.
So the idea that they’re “changing” or “becoming domesticated,” and that’s why they look different, is absolute garbage. Every subspecies already has its own characteristics — differences in skull shape, facial structure, body size, ear shape, and muzzle length. Nebraska, Utah, Florida, Oregon, Iowa — every region has raccoons with unique biological traits. That’s science, not domestication.
And here’s the most disgusting part: The Oregonian knows its audience won’t know the difference. They bank on that. They push these articles because it’s a psychological strategy to get clicks, make money, and spoon-feed people false information. Anyone can write a news article. I’ve written articles — fishing pieces, conservation pieces, all kinds of stuff. Anybody can slap something on the internet. But The Oregonian presents their work as gospel while playing psychological games to shape opinions.
Their credibility? Gone. Completely out the window.
This is a biased newspaper, and it’s only getting worse. I grew up in Oregon. They even published my brother’s state-record article. But I can’t support them anymore — not after watching the political propaganda, the activist-driven misinformation, and this constant flood of sloppy, poorly researched garbage. The people running it clearly don’t do any real research. They don’t look into biological differences, regional subspecies, or even the basic science behind wildlife.
Raccoons aren’t becoming domesticated — they’re being pushed into the suburbs because we keep building houses on farmland that families have worked for 150–200 years. Where else are they supposed to go? You paved over the land they lived on long before you.
Quit with the propaganda. Quit with the psychological manipulation. The Oregonian isn’t a reliable source anymore — it’s a biased echo chamber pushing manufactured narratives instead of facts.

For over 20 years, I’ve done the same thing with my spinners that I do with my spoons. Spinners have a lot of drag, and ...
12/01/2025

For over 20 years, I’ve done the same thing with my spinners that I do with my spoons. Spinners have a lot of drag, and these fish hit them so violently that once they’re hooked, they’ll often spin in the current. Next thing you know, they’re flipping and jumping, doing everything they can to shake the hook. Their natural instinct is to jump to get bugs off their face — and that same instinct helps them try to throw fishing hooks. They’ll jump, roll, and spin, anything they can do.
But the same setup I use on spoons works perfectly on spinners, too.
Someone mentioned that if you use a braid section, you can run smaller hooks. That’s true — but with the way I rig mine, you can do the same thing. If you look at that middle hook, it’s a Gamakatsu 510 assist hook in a size 1. The gap is about the size of my pointer finger. It’s very small, extremely sharp, and absolutely effective.

12/01/2025

Who makes the best conventional saltwater Reel? 

My brother caught a Pacific cabazon with striking blue meat. This fish, known scientifically as Scorpaenichthys marmorat...
12/01/2025

My brother caught a Pacific cabazon with striking blue meat. This fish, known scientifically as Scorpaenichthys marmoratus, is a notable member of the scorpionfish family. The cabazon is renowned for its robust build, typically reaching lengths of up to 36 inches, and its distinctive coloration, which often includes a range of browns, greens, and reds that provide camouflage in its rocky, kelp-filled habitat.

Historically, the Pacific cabazon has been an integral component of marine ecosystems along the western coast of North America, from Alaska to Baja California. Indigenous peoples and early European settlers alike have long valued this fish for its firm, flavorful meat. The cabazon’s diet primarily consists of smaller fish, crustaceans, and mollusks, reflecting its role as a significant predator in its environment.

A particularly intriguing aspect of the cabazon is its reproductive behavior. During the spawning season, males create nests, and females lay their eggs within them, guarding these nests vigilantly until the eggs hatch. This reproductive strategy highlights the species' complex life cycle and its commitment to offspring survival.

In contemporary times, the cabazon is increasingly recognized for its culinary value. The appearance of blue meat, which can result from various dietary and environmental factors, adds a unique dimension to its gastronomic appeal. This distinctive trait, coupled with the fish's historical and ecological significance, underscores its importance both in marine biology and in the culinary traditions of the Pacific Coast.

Overall, the Pacific cabazon embodies a fascinating intersection of ecological roles and cultural heritage, reflecting its status as both a vital marine species and a valued component of regional cuisine."

Address

Portland, OR

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Anthony Rubeo Outdoors posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category