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Absolutely. As others have echoed I have met some mighty nice people. It's a great mix of experience that is brought to these forums. Neophytes can learn the ropes ( though some say they should do it the old way, by personal experience), middleschoolers can take what they have learned afield and add the tidbits of information so generously given that add to thier growing repetoire and old time sand dogs learn something new as well plus a dash of humility now and then. We are an electronically connected family, we fight now and then (right BM?) but when the chips are down and someones back is to the wall all differences are forgotten and help is given tenfold without regard for past conflicts. Here you are free to endulge yourself in all things Striper. Packages come un-expectedly in the mail containing examples of inginuity and artistry that were once just a rough cut piece of wood. The occasional get togethers that help pass the winter months and the others that happen in season when the fish are here make it all even better. Good natured ribbing and acknowledgment when one has bested a fish of admirable proportion. John has done a good thing here, he is a good man and we thank him most sincerely for his hard work.