Unlikely bass baits.

[Jigger]

isn't it strange how some of the most unlikely bass baits catch fish in some areas whereas some of the most realistic ones don't. for example, to me, a buzzbait is about the most unlikely looking contraption i've ever seen. if i didn't know about them i'd never buy one but around here they are killer post spawn and beyond bass catchers whereas a fluke, in my opinion, is a dead ringer for a dying or addled shad. if i were a fish i couldn't resist a fluke but around here they don't work too well. i don't get it. the rabbit hair jig thread got me to thinking about this. it looks killer on the video but i'm wondering if it's like my fluke bait------looks good in action but won't trigger the strikes on my water.

have you ever had an unlikely bait surprise you on how effective it can be? ever had one you just know would catch bomb out?