I am interested in using the big baits for stripers. but I have never really fished for stripers before, unless i was bass fishing and they start boiling like mad. how do you guys catch stripers on the big plugs. also how well would a stocker trout(i finally found a place for them) or a brian-rigged osprey hold up with stripers? oh ya guys, i just found out that i do have one lake, or pond, with hatchery trout!! man i cant wait to get out there later maybe this weekend and start heavin the big trouts. thanks patrick p.s., what knot do you all use for the trouts/swimbaits?