Ive noticed that the mindset went to "bigger is better". Problem with that is, some people went WAY TOO big. My last 2 biggest bass, came on 6" senko, not a giant swim bait.
Dude striper have to stay moving, much like sharks, they can't just sit like a bass can, the metabolism is high on um, if you find them about anything fished sporadic and jerky will trigger a hit even if they are off the feed ATM.. vertical juggin in winter here can be bass happy stuff .. spoons are one of the most across the board bait around, any water type, any country.. good stuff.. I'm like 18 min away from the docks at pleasant..
Maybe I'm wrong, but I always thought that the main reason japanese people started using feathered hooks was to hide the hook, because lakes in Japan have a huge fishing pressure. Of course it also mimicks the fins moving and while it hides the hook it gives a focal point for the fish to hit.
I can totally relate with the comment catching the fish is a bonus. I get a rush from accurately hitting that spot on the spot and the suspense of waiting for that thump