We were using live bait. That seems to be what they like best, so why not give them what they want right :-)
And yes Matt it is easy to catch that fever!! They for sure gave me a work out. My poor stomach was so sore from that rod digging in to it all day!! But don't worry...I won't trade it for a good day of Bass fishing for nothing. Just something else to enjoy. I Love catching fish, no matter what they are!!