Herring will win the vote everytime...

However, unlike most folks, I don't like to use bait... I am already working the rigger(s) hard enough without having to check bait every ten minutes or the slightest bump from a shaker or garbage fish. I might use bait for Summer Kings when I can keep the gear at 50-60', but I have caught more fish on a 5" or 6" spoon.

Plugs... they work best when there is a lot of bait in the area. Trolling fast is the key with plugs.

I'll rate spoons and hootchies the same.

Just my.02

Dowriggin'
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Puget Sound Anglers, Gig Harbor Chapter