Rone, everything you have heard is true about being tougher. They are scented with fish attraction that makes the usual light bite more aggressive. I have found if you use a barbed jig to pinch the barb down, and to use a drop of super glue after it starts sliding down the shank of the jig. The new Crawler is an awesome bait as well with all the same attributes with 4 action tails. Crazy Angler is a new company in the crappie bait world and is making a loud name for itself. Be looking for more and more tackle shop's town stock Slab Bandits here in Oklahoma soon. I know that Eufaula Marina is also stocking them as well. The word is out and it will only get better as far as availability......Ranger