Whispers in the Dark!

Biggest Stiped Bass Thus Far...

Finally decided to check out the main reservoir after getting a great fishing report fr/ Roger @ the Hollister Bait and Tackle shop. He gave us the what's up and a spot where he said, "I'd go." There's probably a conflict of interest between his sportsmanship as a seller of fishing paraphernalia and wanting us to do well and his personal feelings as a fisherman and his personal fishing spots.
We checked out a spot off the 152 (horrible, foul-smelling, and full of line-grabbing "seaweed" that wouldn't let go), and afterward got to the spot. The bro picked up a 24 incher at about 6:00, then I hooked up w/ mine at 7:30. 

How...

So how does this work?
Throw it together and see good results.
Spend hours and tears and I don't see the Spirit.

Tell me, teach me how to do this.
How do I know when, and how?
This isn't my job, but it's a call.

Get wisdom and insight.
They won't let you down.
Try is all I can do.
There's no rhyme and no reason as far as I can tell.
So how...?