I remember the first time I ever used a wacky rigged senko. I fiddled with it in the water a bit, watching it's action and trying to get a feel for it. Then I gently threw it out at a rock pile, wiggled my rod tip, focusing curiously, trying to imagine it's appearance underwater....and BAM! Needless to say, wacky-rigged senkos will always be a confidence bait for me because, like the guys here said, I've had success. Sounds like you're well on your way