I recently caught a 9 lb striper on a BBZ slow sinker at DVL. The tail separated a little after the fight,but I glued it back on. The fins held up well. Earlier in the day I caught another 8 lb striper on a Hudd and the striper ripped it up pretty badly. I think the BBZ is best for striper fishing since it is mostly hard body. I haven't caught a bass on the BBZ yet, but I just got it and have only used it for one day of fishing. I like the way it swims and I like that it has 2 treble hooks on the bottom. It may become my favorite swimbait.