One thing I’ve learned is that just because you see people fishing one way or in particular spots, doesn’t mean they’re catching anything.
My dad likes to fish where he sees 4 other boats, figures they know something he doesn’t. ?*??
I’d always rig if I had my way, but times like spawn(good spawn) or when they’re tight to trees, or friggin ice and rigging can be futile. Oh and high winds ?