I had an hour or so to burn after work yesterday and decided to hit the local pond with the I-WING. It is mid-October and water temps have drastically dropped here in the PNW so I wasn't expecting much. The first thing I noticed was how EASY to cast the I-WING is compared to other crawlers. The wings will fold in during the cast, giving you a greater casting distance. The action of the bait is money! The wings move and create a "crawling" action even with the slightest of reel turns. I was using a slow retrieve near the edge of some floating debris when I got smoked! The stock hooks are sharp and strong. I was able to flip the bass onto the bank with no problem. Another great thing about the I-WING is that you can use it on a heavy-action rod and be just fine. There is no need for specialized equipment despite its large size! Pick one up, the bite will have you "crawling" back for more!