This past weekend just completely baffled me. I was out fishing with 2 buddies that have no idea how to fish. So I thought of bringing them to a bay on a private lake that has almost all classic types of structure/cover smallies are known for: deep water, humps, islands, shallow and deep flats lined with a bit of cabbage and sunken trees.

It was in the afternoon and it was real hot out and there were no clouds in sight. I tried to get them on a jerkbait...nothing. Spinnerbait...nothing. Then I tried various topwaters, cranks as well as grubs, jigs and worms with a little success, but nothing to brag about. I proceeded to use my drop-shot rod and got a few better ones with a small finess worm.

Next thing I know, my two buddies have a double-header going with 3 lb fish each. I set them up with t-rigged senkos and added a few split-shots for weight. They ended up KILLING me all afternoon just reeling in a senko ever so slowly, as I was scrambling to find something, ANYTHING that could work better. Alas, I was blown out of the water by 2 rookies

The whole point of this story, I guess, is that has it ever happened to anyone? To use something completely against logical tactics and that it actually worked miracles?? For me, that afternoon was more of a reminder to think outside the box on occasion and sometimes, the concept of the simpler, the better really does apply to fishingeven in when it's not supposed to.

Ain't it true!!!!!!!!!

Always think outside of the box when the fish are not hitting.  I was fishing with a buddy about a month ago.  No hits in 2 hours.  Then he says "Hey check out this little snake."  It was about 8 inches long swimming on the top of the water.  HUMM.  I took the weight off my t-rig and started realing the worm across the top of the water.  15 minutes later I had 4 bass.  I never would have thought of trying that.  You never know what just might work until you try it

Welcome to BR, stepchild! 8-)

Welcome to the forums. As far as your trip goes, somedays your hot others your not. Dont matter what you throw or how you work it.

Just like in most things, sometimes "simpler is better". Be glad for your friends and WELCOME to the forums!!!

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                                skillet

Thanks for the kind words fellas. As for the outing, I'm just used to thinking I know what I'm doing more than I don't. As in, I normally have a game plan everytime I go out and most of the time, if plan A, B and C don't work, D normally will...but on this occasion it didn't.

I've actually been reading these boards quite often. I find I barely have to even ask questions since someone's bound to ask it or already has!

Gonna go give 'em a try this weekend in hopes of cracking the code...haha.

"I find I barely have to even ask questions since someone's bound to ask it or already has!"

It's amazing how often this happens ...

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                                     skillet

I couldn't agree more.  Simpler is better.  That's why I have simplified my tackle selection.  that's why I on any given fishing trip I refuse to carry more than 50 crankbaits, or 25 styles of plastic worms.  Simple is totally the way to go.

I couldn't agree more. Simpler is better. That's why I have simplified my tackle selection. that's why I on any given fishing trip I refuse to carry more than 50 crankbaits, or 25 styles of plastic worms. Simple is totally the way to go.

I'm with Avid! I seldom bring more gear than i can fit in a small U Haul.

;D

Back to your original post, I don't think you can ever be surprised when somebody outfishes you using a Senko. They are as close to a sure thing any bait in my oversized tackle bag...regardless of the time of year.