Yes sir! been doin it for 8yrs on a local lake and 3 at Oconee. the color of your cork does matter. green head black body chart, green tail will getem. and yes if you get hung up it can be a booger sometimes. like you said, about 20 min. before dark get your pattern down, strap on a head light and roll with it. stripes and hybrids will drive you insane if you run to fast. hobby lobby has little bells I bought. just clipem on about two foot down from the tip and letem sing to ya! jingle jingle jingle,,,,,,,,,ope! there eeeeee izzzzzzz! he guys it really work. comftorble to, no dad gum water cycles either