If the fish aren't biting...

[joatmon]

I know you are trying to have a serious post and some good info has been shared. I appreciate the ideas.. At the risk of being laughed at I kick Cookie out of her spot. They just seem to congregate where she is.

Yeah, not too serious.  And be careful with switching, as the fish will follow her.  I had a scout once that was consistently catching fish and the other boys were getting skunked.  He gave into their whining and switched holes, and still consistently caught fish.  So after more whining, he traded poles.  Yep, still consistently caught fish and their skunk continued. "It's not you, it's me..."