A canal regular gave me a few tips a few years back when I first decided
to fish the ditch. He said he only fishes the heads. He said the bass
love them. Being new to salt water (fished most of my life in fresh water
in NJ) I could not believe something would eat the head. I questioned
his advise as I baited the head on my pole. This was a much larger bait
than I was used to. Anyway, this guy fished the canal for years so I figured
he knew what he was talking about. So I religiosly fished the heads and yes
I did catch quite a few nice bass. I now fish most of the body (chum some)
and the head. The heads catch fish but I agree with you. If something hits
the head its usually a keeper.