The result was complete and total disappointment. I have the 10" slow sinking trout. The lure does not swim. It comes almost straight at you with no action.

I tried working out the joints, pushing and pulling on them. It made no difference. The joints are too tight which restricts all action.

The screw eyes are very small for a bait this size. I can't imagine that the actual screws under the eyes are any beefier than the eyes look. If the lure did swim, I'd be freaked out that if I did get bit, the lure would rip in half.

Next stop for this bait is the same box as my four Rago Real Trout's (also made by Castaic) none of which swim. Keeping them company will be the half dozen dud Castaic Platinum softbaits I own - a nice mix of trouts, bluegills, and shads.

Jason - I've bought almost everything you've made in recent years, and dude, I'm done buying. You guys need to tank test these things before you send them out.

-Rob