So anyhow, most say no.
Bass have a tendancy to stun and run.
Only on a full on feeding frenzy will they just eat eat eat.
I'd bet money on bass being a 'tactile' fish, as in when they do an initial pickup they're stunning then stopping with the crippled fish to get it pointed 'the right way' before swallowing. (Who wants spines?)
If they feel resistance (line) or it dosen't 'feel right' (mmm squishy) to them they'll spit it out and go look for something more edible.
Hooks on plugs just happen to stop them from doing their 'stun and run' tactic.
Discuss.