>Hi Jordan,
>
>Welcome to the site. I'm sorry that your first post was
>spurred by my negative comments about the El Grande swimbait,
>but I'm glad you took the time to contact me and make this
>post. Jay from El Grande Lures also contacted me and I
>appreciate that as well.
>
>Let me do this. I'll take you guys up on an offer for some
>fresh baits and get a recommendation from you for the proper
>hook as well. When I get the bait and the hook together I'll
>get a review page up on the site here and take a fresh look at
>the lure. Sound good?
>
>-Rob

Thank you Rob. I've been "lurking" around this site for a while and I know your opinion is held in high regards. As for the hook size for these, I haven't found any better than the 6/0 Owner Beast Swimbait Hooks (weighted) or the Davis Bait X Swim Screw Lock 3/8oz-5/0. Both available at TW ;). Be sure to use that screw lock/hitch-hiker, because it will definitely help keep the nose from tearing. These things have been a life-saver on the water for me, so I have a feeling you'll change your mind. We don't want to put a defective product in anyone's hands, but like I told Jay, it had to be yours! Hahaha

We're also looking into how TW was storing these and what else may have caused the plastic to stiffen up. I've had some of my EGL swimbaits for almost a year and they're as soft as the day I got them. Have a good one and let Jay or me know if you need anything.