Sounds like a very frustrating trip probably the NY death rats hard to hook up with unless you downsize the plugs or hook size on larger plugs.I did ok with the rats I ran out for a bit used a bone color SP just use Finchasers upgrade method for the hooks.Bottom line 18 very small bass in 2 hours missed a few more(8-10 a.m.) in one spot, out front. bite is better after sunup.