this summer, three batches of 50 specially tagged striped bass were released into the chesapeakebay by themaryland state dnr with bounties on their heads paid to the lucky fisher-person who snagged them. sponsored by the 2009 fishing challenge, the fish release is supposed to encourage all people to enjoy nature. one of the tagged fish, diamond jim, is a special beast, valued at $25,000!i follow him on twitter.