BM.. The plug stays down even on a fast retrieve. It has 2 different weighting positions it doesn't swim nose down when sinking. It swims down at like a 45 degree angle. As far as retrieve goes it definately swims better at a crawl (needle speed) than anything faster. I think it will really shine in deeper water when it can be counted down and brought in like a slow sinking jig. Wobbling down and darting and swimming upward. But I am equally intrigued to try fishing it like a needle. Those blue mackerel Dannies you make look pretty nice if you'd like to try one
-Dave