Thanks for the suggestion. I had heard about string tangling in their teeth. I actually built a couple of prototype baits last fall by removing the back hook on a Heddon Tiny Torpedo and replacing with a skirt made from 1/4" nylon rope. We've sight fished them a few times and had some followers and a couple kinda nip at the bait but none got tangled up. I've also read about a snare type device made with steel leader but am unclear how his is actually accomplished.

Scholars have long known that fishing eventually turns men into philosophers. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to buy decent tackle on a philosopher's salary. ~Patrick F. McManus