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The Capt. Karl Special is a handmade top water popper/chugger.  It's built one at a time by longtime custom lure builder and creator of StriperLife - Allen "Big Al" Mrachek.  The Capt. Karl Special was designed and developed by Big Al and Capt. Karl Bunch.  Capt. Karl is the owner of Karl's Bassin Adventures guide service for the Chesapeake Bay and the Susky Flats in Maryland, where he will put you on top of giant stripers.  Together we developed a one of a kind plug that is safe for both you and the fish because of its single rear durable custom A.M.O. tailored hook that doesn't foul-hook fish as much and are easier to remove and prove safer to handle especially for catch and release season.  Each lure is fully sealed, meaning the whole lure is salt water tight and thru wired with stainless steal to insure a reliable connection while hauling in that trophy fish. 
 
                                                                             
                       Testimonials

Hi Al,

I've found my 'go-to' lure for the spring cows on the Susquhanna flats. I will be ordering more lures from you soon. Thanks again.

Dave Schulte Jr  

                                                                      

Karl,

Thank you for a great time yesterday and your persistence to stay with the top water lures until the fish finally turned on.  It was the most enjoyable and exciting Striper fishing that I have been on.  When those fish blow up on the top water lures, your heart skips a beat.  We both had a great time and will be definitely booking another trip for next year.

I have attached the pictures from our great day.

Thank you,

Roger Bolles

Mike Bitzel                                                            

 

 
 
 
                                                                                                                                 
                       Testimonials

Al,

Caught this nice striper during a windy cold front, using the bubba shad.

Capt. Karl  

                                                                                 

Al,                                                                                             

I was fishing for stripers on the Susquehanna flats this past

week when this monster large mouth bass found the bubba

shad irresistible.  

Capt. Karl                                                         

 



  
                                                                                                                   
                       Testimonials

Al,

Caught this GIANT striper trolling a 6" Rock Candy Swim bait.

Andy