[PapaDave]

Hi Wade, gave your Zman plastics a try and here are the results...

PROS:

1. They do last forever, caught over 50 bass, two small halibut and a bat ray on the first tail, a white Swimmerz, before loosing it on a rock.

2. The fish do seem to like it for some reason. And while a head to head comparison with Big Hammer was inconclusive, I went through 4 BH to one Swimmerz.

3. Can be used in several ways, dropshot, plain hook, carolina rig or lead head. I used a silver warhead for the test.

4. Did I mention they last forever? You can rehook them or even take one off and reuse it on another hook without damaging it.

CONS:

1. The fish that don't inhale them will not let go and you may find you are fighting a fish that is playing tug of war with the back half of the tail. Kind of funny actually.

2. Doesn't have the variety of patterns other products sport, which could be a good thing.

CONCLUSION:

I actually like these, I ordered some more. But Wade, I have to say you were holding out on us. You didn't mention the ShrimpZ. For all you spottie lovers, try them, I used a carolina rig. Probably not the most effective presentation, but it was certainly good enough. And don't be surprised if you nab a nice sandie or sculpin on them. Also, while fishing the bay, I saw some crabs floating on the surface, caught one, dropped it down and got hammered. I ordered some CrabZ, look just like those in the bay.

Take care all...