I obey the regs.
To tell the truth I only fish artificial lures. Tried bait , clams once, just a smidge left over stunk my truck up and I had to tear it apart to find the offending itty bitty piece.
I fish plugs, rubber grubs and flies.
Though I think a person throwing a bait net with skill can be a beautiful sight.
THERE IS NOTHING LIKE A 12 LB BLUEFISH ON A 9WT. FLYROD!!!!!!
The smirk lasts a couple of days.
ZIIIIIIIIING.
I certainly didn't mean to infer otherwise. I mainly fish with artificial lures/flys as well. I'll give nightcrawlers a try at the same time we are running lures just to see what the fish are hitting on that day.
While I have not yet learned how to fly fish, I understand what you mean about catching an oversized fish on underweight gear. Exhilarating!!! Plus, there's nothing like watching my 7 year old granddaugher pulling in a five pound plus Rainbow Trout on light tackle.
Bluefish=trashfish=cut bait.