Here's the joints on my best 3 baits (in order). Note the rust factor as well. I spray with WD-40 every few years to keep it under control, but a little rust is great. Like a squeaky buzzbait. It gets nibbles.

http://www.calfishing.com/files/Images/daily_reports/2011_08_24_joints/j1.jpg

http://www.calfishing.com/files/Images/daily_reports/2011_08_24_joints/j2.jpg

http://www.calfishing.com/files/Images/daily_reports/2011_08_24_joints/j3.jpg

The Slammer box always resides close to the top :)

http://www.calfishing.com/files/Images/daily_reports/2011_08_24_joints/hello.jpg