I've only been able to get out three times since the opener but have had no problem picking up nice fish. I've gotten away from using flashers and spoons or hoochies cause I dont want to mess with the smaller shakers and I've stuck to dragging the bottom with 4" silverhorde plugs( anyone with green backs will work but the 835s have been hottest) I have'nt had to go farther than hat island either so the fish are still here you just have to hunt around for them as they'll move around the bars with the tides