I won't argue the effectiveness of bait, but I don't use it. Especially this time of year- too many shakers.

Problem with bait (IMO): 1) it is expensive, 2) it is messy, 3) I don't have to check my line every 15 minutes, 4) time consuming. I might throw bait on in the summer, but rarely.

With artificals, I can keep the gear down 30-45 minutes before I have to check it or recharge it = more fishing time.

I was up off Gig Harbor Saturday. I released one that was barely legal (fishing a derby) and 1 small shaker about 18". Ended up catch 6 rockfish to boot.
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"If you are not scratchin bottom, you ain't fishing deep enough!" -DR

Puget Sound Anglers, Gig Harbor Chapter