If you have the original DAGON you can still modify it by adding the slits in the tail, after working with John Kerr on this bait I decided to add the slits to the baits and market them that way. If you have an original one and want to exchange it for the newest model, send me a personal e-mail, "I STAND BEHIND MY PRODUCTS 100%" The Dagon has been is such high demand locally, nationally, and internationally, that we are almost into a waiting list. We have been asked to create a 14" version for overseas for guys who want to troll them for giant marlin and sailfish, and apparently they have been killing em at Diamond Valley on the Hologram Rainbow. As always feel free to call us with any legitimate questions or comments.