Well Wally13,
it's about time you weighed in. That would be the real trick wouldn't it.........that is, trying to figure out how to replace the live stuff. I had been experimenting with finesse harnesses's with plastic trailers and in line weights but never really put it to the test. Just lugged it all around and never slapped it out there. ::)

I think you might of been a little conservative in your percentage of the bite falling off. I bet 50% and more likely 75% off is more accurate  ;). I do love live bait...........