I hope you don't think this is a stuped question, guys. I have been fishing about once a week for a few years, mostly clam and bunker, and I have caught some striped bass and bluefish, but nothing really big like that 56lb striper. I also throw plugs, like poppers and bombers, and metal, and read and try to imitate what guys who are catching are doing.

I know you need to learn to read the water, and stuff like that, and pay attention to the bait. I am trying but the skunk follows me home a lot.

Wondering if any of you guys out there who have experience catching fish would be willing to share some of what has made you a better angler.

I have gotten a lot of helpful info here before, and appreciate all the advice, even if I haven't personally thanked all those guys who helped me. So I'm thanking you agan, in advance, for any advice you can give to point me in the right direction.