My first Striper when I least expect it...

[Hookmanski]

I stopped at Overpeck after work yesterday, even though i had to be on a conference call. While messing with my phone, something slammed my ned rig and nearly took the rod out of my hand. Unfortunately by the time i got my other hand out of my pocket it was too late - the fish spit the hook. Definitely going to try here again sometime!