I have been using Flicker Minnows for 3 yrs now. The problem with them are the hooks are cheap. I replace at least 2-3 hooks per trip and one brand new one had the eye on the rear open up and the hook came out. No way to fix it, just threw it away, after I took off the hooks to use on the next one that breaks. I think they are Chinese manufactured.
But what isn't, and there I go being political