But if they are actually feeding - why do I regularly see the bass just swim right by 3-5" BG and not even pay attention to them ?
If you put a 24 oz medium-rare ribeye in front of me, I am going to scarf it down.
If you then bring me a second one, I am going to put it in a doggy bag ... so I can enjoy it later.
If you are feeding, AND have tons of forage, the bass you are observing almost certainly already have full bellies!