We first started using blade baits about 15 years ago however we stoped using them about 15 years ago also. but not because they did not catch fish . they do catch fish ! because of there intense wobble and double treble hooks any fish in a 3 foot area that comes close is going to get snaged so your going to foul hook more fish than you may want I personaly like the purple hair jigs tipped with a shiner it works just as good and the fish is caught in the mouth , with hardly ever a foul hooked fish unless you have a stinger hook I am not being a fanatic just dont need any fines to ruin my trip