the fish bob is holding in the picture is 100% striper, no wiggle room, broken lines and all. However, not only are "Hybrid Stripers" present in Cumberland , they are present in greater numbers than you might imagine. Over the last couple years we have encountered entire schools of hybrids with multiple hookups, multiple fish landed with all fish being hybrids. Some of these fish have been verified by fisheries biologist as hybrids. The fact that these fish were showing up came as no surprise to the biologist I spoke with as he explained there "MAY" have been an accidental mix up at one time during one of the stockings. Also local law enforcement officers are very aware of this situation and as of last year I was advised that discussions had been held to determine how to proceed whe handling hybrid catches as there is no present regulation regarding hybrids. I was advised the "best" way to stay legal is to always observe the 22 inch minimum size limit, and it is ok to keep a hybrid striper as part of your 2 fish daily creel. but it definitely counts toward each anglers daily creel limit. I have to admit I have some great recipes for crow, they are best when simmered in humility and seasoned with embarrassment. I have become quite good at eating crow since my son ad brother got into the "hybrids" 4 years ago, and I told them on the phone they would end up in jail with their "hybrids", I WAS WRONG. Not only have I caught them personally, I have watched Jeremy Morgan (Morgans Guide Service) as well as Jerry Morgan, Mike Keel (Lake Cumberland Guide Service) catch numerous hybrids. My personal best was 13.10 lbs caught last may. Forum member "KR" has actually personally physically witnessed these fish being caught in Cumberland while we were fishing together. Once again if you don't keep anything under 22 inches it doesn't matter, the last word I had though was this"if you make a mistake and keep a short striper ....shame on you. Good luck to all, tight lines