Bait and tradition and litter

[Saltheart]

The general consensus seems to be that since there are more fisherman today , and since the bait comes in plastic bags now , that leaving the bait behind should no longer be done due to the considerable litter problem. The thing to do appears to be to offer leftover bait to someone who is already there but not to leave it for someone who might come later.
One thing that did come up that I'm not sure I agree with is the throwing away of the bait in trash cans. I think the wrappers belong in the trash barrels but the bait itself should be thrown into the water (just my opinion). A trash barrel full of two week old rotting bait has to smell less than sweet. I believe the crabs do a fine job taking care of anything edible that gets thrown in the water.