Same in golf. There used to be decent money games at most public courses but they've slowly disappeared. The only one I know of is the $1,000.00 game on the east side. It draws people from all over the country. Or used to, I haven't played in it in 4 years.
I've been wearing all over protection for 12-15 years. Haven't regretted it since I'm delicate. Simms shirts, mask and gloves. Patagonia gloves and pants, Exoficio shirts and pants. I have several masks, Mojo I think. Wash the gloves in dawn water then in the wash. When wet they are cold like AC.
I saw a show years ago with Orlando Wilson about the fluke when it came out and he was showing the different ways to use them. Caffeine shad are a way better bait. I can skip a CS like flat rock.
I fish a lake in north Missouri and I had to catch 50 this morning. All males and broke a big one off around a log. I saw it roll up on the side of the log then...snap.