I fish extensively with plastic tail, however I like to tip the hook with a piece of worm. To me it makes all the difference in the world. If I had to choose between one or the other I would take live bait on most any occassion.

It depends on what I am fishng for. I use mostlh artificial baits because I think they are more challenging. I release most fish I catch so I don't have to worry about getting more. I do use live bait on fish I really want to catch like striped bass and grouper/snapper when that is the only thing they will hit.

I've had my best luck with live.

Sounds like im the odd ball on this one. I use a curley tailed jig with a minnow. Almost always go home with my limit of crappie with that. if im stream fishing though its got to be helgramites. (sp?)

It depends on for what..but mostly live bait in the winter obviously and for summer usually artificial but i like to mix it up.

what is a hotog considered? that's my favorite

I like to use what the fish are biting! Sometimes, when fishing with bait, I have found that fish get stimulated, and will hit artificials. Sometimes, artificials are all they will hit, and sometimes bait. All goes back to what the fish want at any given time.

i can't aim a rod nearly as well as i can a rifle and i'm no pro at that and you can't kill an artificial bait by bouncing it off the rocks or stumps. i am a huge fan of rapala broke back shad in all sizes.

i fish most of the time with lures under lights,i fish alot of saltwater.

I use mostly plastic worms, Texas rigged, carolina rigs, twister tails and a few crankbait types but IMO you cant beat live bait... thats a sure thing in almost any condition or place