Great eating fish! But I honestly do like the 17-20" hybrids and 20-24" striper better than the big ones. I had a 17 lber engulf a Redfin this summer. Back trebles right in the gills. After the battle, several gills torn and it wouldn't even try to swim. I ate it and while still good, i prefer the 3-5 lbers. Just my opinion.
I agree with midtnkayakangler. If a fish has made it to 10 years or even older. I let her go, just as fun as catching watching a giant swim away gently from your hands!
Mike
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