first keeper of the year for me...more than likely a holdover......caught in mystic river this morning in Sommerville, Medford area. I had to scramble for digital camera out of pocket and I was by myself and couldn't get the money shot also wanted to get her back in the water a.s.a.p. roughly 29.5 inches no weight recorded.....fish was released for another day. Imagine year round striper action. Hey, why would they leave if there is food here? post your 2003 pics a.s.a.p. have a safe and prosperous season! equipment used 3/4 oz jighead(white) 5" black and silver bass assassin. 6500 abu 20lb fireline 8 ft medium/heavy st.croix