I use Z-man Zinkerz for durability. With no o-ring they will last through several catches. The only issue is that the elaztech is buoyant. So I use a light weighted (1/16) wacky hook with it for casting and to get it down. If I'm using any other non-elaztech worm, I'll put a heat shrink ring on it and then hook right through it. That helps to preserve the plastic as well.

I'm really excited to get that information, whether for this season or in the future.

A shaky head has slowly become my confidence bait. I also sometimes cut down my bait if I see the fish are a bit smaller. When would you use a ned rig over a shaky head?  Would you base it off of the bait action or the suitability of the jig head. Or both?

I know you said you’d use 10 to 6lb fluorocarbon leader on the ned rig. What size braid would you use for braid to fluorocarbon? 12lb?

Do you ever encounter issues with fish short-striking the Gremlin on a swim jig or other application?

Missed the size of the hook. Is that a 4/0 offset?

How much does it cost to fill the gas tank on that Falcon?

Any recommended guides in SC?

Would you only use an open hook on a finesse swimbait?

Checking in from New York City and my home lake is Hempstead Lake.