i saw a segment on a fishing show the other day about using the slow death hooks. they used gulp sand worms, torn in half so they were 3-4 inches long. sand worms are more flat than the typical soft plastic worm, so they have a more ribbony-type action. this helps cup the water more and twirl the slow death hook. im still not a fan of gulp because of the smell and haslte associated with it. i tend to change baits/sizes/colors frequently, so it doesnt fit my personal style. if i were trolling worm harnesses behind planer boards on erie where i was going to troll all day and not change my hooks, then it would probably be better.