Just go for it, we had a pretty good system:
throw net
bait jugs
bring in the fish
We were going to the same area and getting diminishing returns. We then tried different baits, depth, hook type, and spots......
We did worse. In the end it's fishing and trying to change it up and figure out the fish is the fun part. I see guys out there that set trot lines, throw jugs, and then noodle while they are waiting. Maybe I am not trying hard enough.