I purchased an Alabama rig before they became so popular. I live in the same area as Andy Poss who designed the rig so I had easy access. I have actually caught a ton of fish on the rig and I renamed the rig for myself as the Achilles rig. This thing is the only lure I found my self wanting to throw. I have caught fish on this thing even when the fish would not bite other lures.

Today I went out to my favorite spot on Pickwick and the conditions were brutal. Started out throwing the rig and never had a bite. My partner in back of boat started catching bass on spinnerbait. I just marked it down as a fluke. I kept throwing the Achilles rig and my partner kept catching bass. I started watching him just to see what he was doing and he was hitting the same spots I just got through fishing. So I decided to switch to spinnerbait and within 10 minutes I catch a fish. I ended up losing the spinnerbait and didn't feel like retying. Picked up rattletrap and within no time a few more bass. So I just thought the fish was turning picked up the Achilles rig again and no bass. I finally ended up catching 1 stripe on the rig.

I have heard people say that the a rig was going to be put an end to all other types of baits. From my personal experiences since I have owned one I feel like this is just another tool. Sorry for the long post. Just thought I would share since I have heard so many negative things about the rig.

Great post! Because I believe just like you, it is not the "end all, cure all!"

Jeff

So is dynamite

I tried to throw the dynamite today but it was raining so hard I could not get the fuse lit. Maybe next trip. I also tried to use a Seining net but the wind was too much.

Like every other lure, the fish will quickly become accustomed to it, at least where they see much pressure at all. It's already getting much less productive for me on the waters I fish, which do see a ton of pressure. So I totally agree with you, just another tool.

I remember back in the 70's a few baits that came out, were also being pushed that they would kill the lakes. As they allowed anyone to catch fish. Guess what most of those baits are gone to being only show and tell items..