Seems like some folks NEED to get out and fish right now. Too much down time without fishing makes us cranky. I know I can't stand it after a week or more.
I have never fished an Alabama Rig. Would I try it? I'm thinking about it. I will be down at KY/Barkley in a couple of weeks and I hope to find one of those baits at a local store. Any suggestions? If you feel so passionately against the use of this lure contact Fish and Wildlife and voice your concern over it. Right now this bait is hot and is getting a lot of press. Is it the do all to end all bait? Nope. After a while the hoopla will die down. People will find out it is not a "magic" bait and its popularity will diminish. Of course it will still be used quite a bit by some but another bait or technique will come along and then that will be all the talk at the dock and on sites like this.
So, lets all just go fishing, have fun and enjoy life.