the Castaic trout (9" hard head, soft body) because I have caught so many of my trophy bass on it. But I totally agree with Brian. I really believe that any of these lures will work. I really believe that the time and place has so much more to do with sticking a pig, than the exact size, style, or color of the lure. If the fish are keying on trout, and you are throwing a large lure which "superficially" resembles one, you stand a good shot at bringing that fish into the boat.

One other consideration though, might be hooking percentages. I think that some of the "pro-rigged" sinking swimbaits help to keep a fish on better once you have hooked it....... but I just can't seem to get bit on one of those in the first place. Also maybe some of the "two-hooked" models (like the MS Slammer) might stick fish a little more often too. Just got one of those...... am anxious to try it. Anyway, I keep considering different arangements for trailer / stinger hooks on my Castaic trout, but every time I get ready to do it, I will stick one or two good bass on it which just inhale it, or hook solid in the corner of the mouth without a stinger...... Hmmmmm.

Just my .03 cents,
Fish