Troy, that sure enough looks like a real life striper to me. It really doesn't matter, but hybrids typically have broken stripes on 'em especially in the stripes that are lower on the belly. Methinks you gots a rockfish as they call 'em down east.

Larke or Egghead or Len who've both caught a ton of 'em could say for sure. I'm just a rider and commentator.

Them is some dandy smallies! I love catching those footballs.

BKB