Live bait for trout..do you consider this sporting?

[Montauk17]

Originally Posted by Reefman

The funny thing I 've noticed fishing the reefs out of VB is LB for the most part is not as effective as offshore. Many times I've noticed LBers catching more gaff tops and sharks than trout. Interesting to hear all these comments. I can understand those who have limited time on the water wanting to increase their odds in catching fish. However, I personally believe that LB should not be allowed in trout tournys...just my $.02

I agree....everytime I fished live bait at t butte and other reefs I mostly caught sharks. Hard to beat a sparkle beetle under a cork out there or a suspending plug.