I also tried this technique. I did not have much success either. In fact, I did not catch any fish. I will not say it does not work but more precise I can't get quite a good feeling for what is being done by reading about it either. I may give it more of a try when fishing say Hood Canal Hatchery where maybe my take would be better and I know there are fish. I just feel that I do not have the technique down yet. But I totally agree....do not stray too far away from what is working for you. Fishing is fun...but catching is more fun.