Matt and I had planned to bass fish yesterday. I brought along a few redworms as well.to drag behind the boat....When my light Lightning Rod nearly exited the boat we decidedto anchor..and see if there were anymore..There was..and it wasn't long before my fish basket was slpashing loudly with the sound of fish beside the boat.THEN, we noticed a big alligator heading straight toward the boat with no fear at all. The fish were strongly tempting him..his back would raise up and he circled the boat..I've had them come within 15 feet before and smash my bobbers..We were very concerned and he eventually left when I moved the fish inside the boat for a while.