I know that the "coastal gators" get a bad rap, but the West coast guys really love 'em. Real aggressive and usually very willing to hit. Pound for pound they'd pull a striper backward in a tail to tail competition. Sure does make for a good day when the bass are not cooperating...rock...glad to hear you're heading to the barn when they appear. I'll take your spot and hook on those mistake or beat up plugs, remove all trebles and squash the barbs on all siwash etc and have a ball catching and releasing 'till the arms get sore. Might even keep one for the smoker..great with salsa on crackers...or bluefish pate (Oops here comes the Old Milwaukee beer can)
