Bought yer book to help fishing at Kiptopeke in December when eeling wasn’t. My usual fishing for crappie and stripers is Kerr Reservoir in Southern VA. Chesapeake striper fishing is a fever that burns all year. Being at Kiptopeke when the big girls are is often near impossible. So, need other approaches than eeling. This year, my stay at the 1/2 star Kiptopeke Inn was rewarded by talks with several charter captains that did fly and light tackle for stripers. Even a seminar with Walleye Pete. This was my first venture to the 4th island and pilings to the High Rise. Needless to say, I didn’t do well as a novice. Nor have I been accepted into a network after 3 years attendance at the event. I need a couple of molds and hook sizes. My druther would be that you posted the exact hook to match a specified mold. I cast bullets for Cowboy Action Shooting like seems forever. I’m too old and far from civilization to frequent great tackle shops in the Baltimore area. Not too old to enjoy making tackle or get excited with vicarious adventures on Chesapeake. Thanks for making it possible. Joy – Scottsburg, VA

Remind the folks on the “Big G” that there’s a new sheriff in town in Knoxville, and The Crimson Tide’ll be rolling on back out pretty soon…..

Enjoyed the article! I will be going to the “Big G” this weekend for a shot at a match of your largemouth from the 1980 shot. I will just about bet you that big eyed red popper would do the trick. Send it to me to try and I will send it back with some teeth marks and a pic of the evidence!