>>914559Dude I just explained to that if you want catch decent bass in numbers higher then one a month then you have to leave shore. Sure I could get kayak but I have a boat so I use that. What you consider a "crutch" I consider a way to have more fun and do better in competitive settings.
>>914560Most of the videos I've seen of people catching gar they have to let them eat the bait for like 15 minutes before finally setting the hook.
There are a few gar in that one river I learned how to smallie fish in. What would be the second best option if what you have wasn't availible you think?