Don't know why people think that catch and release is the law. Eating fish caught is OK but when i take a fish or 2 i don't take the larger fish i put back for the gene pool to continue. Funny i haven't caught any small fish out of Mc this year only larger quality fish from over 4lbs up to over 6lbs. Try using a black blue plastic colored craw with a matching skirt with some type of rattle. If you see a OD Green aluminum bass boat flying a skull and cross bone on the running light come up and talk might have a new lure that i made up will give to you for your opinion and results as lets say a new lure field tester.