I've just started fishing the Alabama Rig recently - never tried one before. I was using it off the bulk-headed shore in the morning this past weekend and I had the coveted double bass catch! Started with a reasonable hook-set with a ~1-2# bass and I was winning the retrieve battle, and then suddenly I wasn't as my line was getting stripped off quick. That was when a ~4# bass took bite and it was a bit of effort to get the 2 fish onshore. But what a surprise when I got them both in! I've read about it and seen photos/videos, but to have it happen yourself, it's quite a treat.