Here on my property I have a 1 acre pond....on this pond I've noticed several water snakes through the years.They were all about the size of this bait.I also noticed these snakes swam subsurface frequently...I can only bet that more of these snakes get blasted subsurface than on top.
Using braid will definatley help keep the bait on top but I think your limiting yourself with the bait if you use it only as a top water.(however I can't argue seeing a bass smash this bait on the surface is more fun!!)If you want one for surface fishing only,let me know when you order,and I'll build you one that won't dive...Nathan



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