Famous Cape Cod Fisherman
In addition to appearing in print numerous times for his striped bass fishing prowess, Captain Stapelfeld has also appeared in television episodes of On The Water and on Patriots All Access.
The following photos were taken aboard Hairball Charters' striped bass fishing charters. Many of the images feature Captain Stapelfeld himself.
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The cover of Sport Fishing, April 2006 - shows Capt. Eric landing big striper. |
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The cover of Saltwater Sportsman, April 2005 - shows mate Ryan Murphy with large striped bass caught off of the Vineyard. |
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The cover of On the Water, April 2005 - Capt. Eric poses with trohpy striper on one of his many Cape Cod charters. |
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The cover of On the Water, July 2002 - Neal Larson hefts this monster striper. |
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Saltwater Sportsman calendar, 2009 - for those of you who know Capt. Eric, this photo is ironic, as he frequently has 'disputes' with bluefish on his Cape Cod charter boat, Hairball Charters. |
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Saltwater Sportsman calendar, 2008 - Capt. Eric shows off a striped bass at sunset off of Falmouth, MA. |
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Salwater Sportsman calendar, 2006 - Capt. Eric and mate Ryan both support this giant striped bass. |
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Saltwater Sportsman calendar, 2003 - Capt. Eric and Neal Larson pose with trophy striper. |
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Saltwater Sportsman's 'Top Shot,' June 2008 - Capt. Eric hoists a big striped bass onto the charter boat. |
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Saltwater Sportsman article, October 2008 - Capt. Eric poses another trophy bass. |
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Full page image, pg. 66, Saltwater Sportsman, April 2005 - Capt. Eric prepares to release a striper caught on a hairball lure. |
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Lower image, pg. 62, Saltwater Sportsman, April 2005 - Ryan holds up a big striped bass caught by a child on the charter. |
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