Smaller school kings are called snakes, and do take on a definite serpentine look when chasing bait. Kings slash into this group from below, using the water's surface as a barrier to prevent or slow their prey's escape. To further confuse their future dinner, kings will go aerial - attacking bait from above. Prey that is not eaten is severely wounded by the king's sharp teeth, and makes for an easy catch the next time past. The annual northern migration of these critters is a big-time angling event here on the Suncoast.
Fishermen cruise the Gulf, trolling spoons and plugs and watching for birds.
Oh, you may hook one alright, but you'll certainly send the school down and off the feed. You will also likely draw a verbal barrage from any other fishermen in the area. The school will stick around for several minutes if worked carefully - sometimes longer. Troll around the edges or drift to within casting range. Tackle for Kingfish needs to have some backbone.