One lure to rule them all

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I never sneeze to be demazed at the number of anglers who fish the same lures, the same way, in the same waters all year long...just because they caught fish on them one time.  ...or, that is the only lure they know how to fish.

Much better to accumulate a good mental database of info on the various waters you fish...for the species you target most...at different times of the year under different weather and water conditions.  And then go prepared with a range of lures that should produce under the prevailing conditions...and be prepared to go to plan B or C if plan A doesn't work.

But whatever you do, have fun and enjoy the experience.  The success of a fishing trip is not always measured by the number of fish you catch.  At least it shouldn't be.

Actually, I've found the exact opposite to be true...I think too many anglers have too many options, too many plans, and are never confident enough in plan A to figure out how to make it work. Personally, I believe the same lures will work throughout the year with the right locations and presentation mixed in. I believe too many anglers complicate fishing way too much with having too large of a tackle box. Learn a method, master it, and most fishermen will have more success.

I agree.  The only point I was trying to make is that some anglers get in a rut (a grave with the ends kicked out).  They fish the same thing the same way out of habit or laziness...or economics...not because it is likely to be the best thing to use on any particular day.  

In my younger years I spent some time fishing competitively for bass in California.  Had some older and wiser mentors who insisted that every time I got a new rod, reel or lure that I take it out and fish it exclusively and hard until I mastered it...or found it not worthy of including in my arsenal.  You learn a lot about your tackle...and yourself...if you do that kind of thing.  

I also have my fave lures and techniques.  But I have been a lifelong student of all things fishing and I am always open to trying new things.  So I am constantly playing around with new ideas...and some of them actually work.  But if they don't, I move on and don't cry about it.