Hi Esquire,
You've got a very nice fish there and a very nice boat. I think you made a good choice with that rig; it should serve you well in a variety of fishing situations. Be very careful that you do not hook "She Who Must Be Obeyed" when she is sunbathing and you are fishing. It could be the last time that a fishing rod is allowed in the boat. BTW, one week later after catching your first striper, you have a new boat. I would say that the striper hooked you instead of the other way around. 8T