Anyone checked out these storm knock offs? They actually look a little more realistic, slightly more durable plastic, more realistic eyes, and possibly a little cheaper.

Cheferson,

Technically, the original Vivif was the first rubber, paddle tail bait with a molded in weight. Panther Martin likely purchased the name.
I used them back in the 60's and caught the hell out of the bass in freshwater.
Here are the originals:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3661830275&category=794

I have some of the newer ones as well and it would appear they (storm, vivif etc.) are made in the same factory.
I do like the Vivif color selection as well.

Bernzy

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