The Sliver is on my bait caster with 10# fire line.  I troll with it while travelling and it starts to hit bottom at 12' w/ approx. 40' of line out.  It has less pull and drag than TT or DT rap's probably because the lip is smaller and I assume the swimming action is more compact (tighter).  It's a great lure in May - June, when I typically trip.  Trout love it - so do the Walleye's.  I must have an older color pattern as I see it's not offered anymore (white belly/black back).  In my experience; big lures = big fish.