Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Long time lurking first time posting.
I've learned quite a bit from you folks during the last few years, thanks.
Went surfcasting for the first time in Oct 06, thats when the use of my free time completely changed! (aside from cigarettes and Grateful Dead, chasing stripers at night probably the most addicting)
Also been dabbling with plug building and had my first catches on home-made last year (lot of fun to catch on your own!). Anyway, now that the ice is broken I feel free to post at will. Thanks again.