Barry, yes they're damned smart critters. And they remember their hustle and improve on it where possible. I know of a couple guys who were catching bluefish in a beach blitz and didn't have a cooler, so just kept tossing the smallish 4-6 lb fish in the wet sand. Guys had like 6 in the wet sand, but when one went to toss his latest blue on the pile, there were only two left, and little paw prints leading to and away from the pile...
Coyotes will steal some old smelly bait all day long but they'll go far out of their way for a still flopping fish right out of the ocean. Blueshimi, anyone?
Thanks to all who chimed in. And to you as well for the sentiment, Skot. I appreciate it.
