the andy (US)

 i was fishing in a relatively small river in jersey in a small cove far upriver that usually holds mostly pickeral, perch, and crappie. i was floating a minnow about 16 inches from the bobber in water that was 4.5 ft. deep. the bobber went under right away and at first i thought it was a very large white perch but when i pulled it up i found that it was a striper. it was small at about 4 lbs. (see picture) but very strong