Quote Originally Posted by stripernut View Post
it might seem like a little bit of money up front.....BUT it will save you alot of money in the long run not to mention cut alot of time of the learning curve.....GET A GOOD REPUTABLE GUIDE FOR A TRIP OR TWO. a good guide will explain different techniques like planer boards, downrods, boat speed, lake current, wind direction, interpreting the graph, keeping bait alive, proper tackle setup, seasonal patterns, tracking schools of fish, watching the water, watching the schools of baitfish, watching the birds etc etc and on and on and on. not to omit or offend anybody but jerry morgan of morgans guide service, victors guide service, lance sasser, miller talent are great guides and great teachers that have an extensive understanding of the striper game. you will "up your odds" exponentially by doing this. or if you just choose to do it on your own you can enjoy the trip to becoming a good striper chaser, its fishing so it will still be alot of fun.
X2!