Why are you asking these questions? You've stuck so many giants! We should be asking YOU these questions LOL. I'll never forget the look on your face at HBC, utter disbelief. I really thought you would win it, I was really looking forward to watching you pull a toad out and it never happened. Didn't happen for anyone!

As far as tearing the hooks out, I really dont think that's a problem with the size of the trebles that are on Swimbaits. Look at a jig, bet the hook is almost the same size as most of your trebles on the big baits. Yes the jig hook is longer but the bend is the same. I would use the same rod I throw my hudds on.