Picked up a 9 inch slammer at the ISE show on saturday and went to Del Valle yesterday(2/5/02) to try it out. First impressions: not as heavy as I thought, Needs new hooks(2/0 gammies on the way), great action, but tracked to my right...After tuning it a little it wasn't going as much to the right, but it has to be reeled in fast in order for it to do anything but wake the surface. Is it normal for Slammer to not wanna dive at all?? It would be an experience to see a bass blow up on this thing though. Gonna hit up Del Valle, Chabot, or Shadow Cliffs on friday and try my slammer some more along with a few other goodies I bought. Erik P.