They work! My son and I went to High Rock Lake today and taught them how to swim. Caught 3 between 11" & 12" along with 25 or 30 in the 6-10" range in just a couple hours. It was cool catching fish on something I made. You are right as I am already making a list for some more jigs from Curtis so I can paint and tie some more color combinations. This could get expensive....ssshhh don't tell my wife.