Hey Rob,
I am verry close to finishing my line of swimbaits.
I am sure you will be verry impressed! I have pool tested my hard trout and it swims just like a trout and it looks more like a trout than ANY lure I have ever seen. But the reason I am posting is to say that I believe I have solved the hookup problem with the soft swimbaits. I dont want to tip my hand yet but I think you will like the results. I will be posting some pictures in the near future.
A little tip that has helped me is to scent your swimbaits. I like to use a paiste type cause it works as a lube making it easyier to hook the fish.
Matt