Rob, I do agree on the whole match the hatch thing too. I like to use smaller lures and line to get the closest baitfish match possible. And I use regular hooks most of the time. Like I said, the red hooks work well for me during the spawn or when the fish are shallow and agressive. But most the time, it's nice sharp Gammies you'l find on most of my lures:)

On the whole bleeding fish thing, your pretty much correct. The only fish I've ever seen bleeding underwater are trout that some numbskull trouter leaves mortally wounded after attempting catch and release:+ Then again, if that's the case, I guess everyone would have red stingers on their swimbaits...:+ :+

Bass + Fisherman= BAASS ADDICTT!!!