KILLA Baits Matt! I'll fire some up here in Chi-condo this year, and I KNOW they'll get bit! The MATTSHADS really look awesome and the bottom hook loop MAKES the bait for the open waters of the midwest a NO BRAINER as the hook-up ratio will approach 100%. I have a bunch of the 4 inch Optimums with that bottom loop and I RARELY lose a fish when I'm, due to the given weeds/cover, able to use a bottom treble,especially when reeling it on top/in the upper foot or two of the water column. The MATTSHADS will replace them in short order....They look REAL enough out of the water, the must look great IN the water! - ALEX