I like the BM cowboy when large baitfish are around. I find it handy when in the boulder fields as it floats and has the ability to “dig into the current and hold”. Not quite like a darter or bottle darter but similar to a Conrad.
the cowboy is really good around the inlet also. Has no problem in the big water and holding in heavier current.
using it in calmer conditions and retrieving slowly can bring on vicious surface bites. Stripers love this plug, I cringe every time the blues come around as I don’t want to lose one!