hopefully you'll get to use some of that equipment in the future Gooch. and for your info the two stripers I caught that weekend are the only two I have ever caught. They were alot of fun on a Russ Baily jig rod with 6lb ande line. Every time I got him to the boat he would make a run for it didn't think we were going to land the 9lb 15oz one but had a great net man come to the rescue. Glad to see you can drop in once in awhile Gooch.