Just got some X-Rap Shads for Christmas (gold color) !!!! Have heard lots of good things about them too!!!! Plannin on usin them on NH Smallies. I have used the smaller Rapala jointed Shad Raps with great success while trollin on Perch, Crappie, and the occasional Bronco Gill. Should be a great lure and looks like it will really catch'em!!!!