Agreed, only really tried it when I was wacking them on a c/rig to see if it worked. Has never been a search bait or go to bait. Would rather use a jig or c/rig in same application.
Can't blame a fellow, could be greener on the other side.
I did the same thing out of Cape my last outing. After fishing back to ramp, I went down past Wooly to hit some honey holes, much clearer and nada. Loaded up.
Great looking family! Nothing better in my book, than taking family fishing! Makes for lifetime memories and sharing the beauty of nature together!
Nice chunk your wife caught! Congrats to her!