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The original ones do need weight added to the front. The new ones are fine and troll very well. I use one all the time while using something else on the other rod holder.
I don't know about them being able to handle a beating on the rocks but they do hold up to bluefish. I like the size. I can grip the body of the lure firmly in my hand and not get poked while unhooking a fish. Actually, that is one of the things I always like about the Gags line is that they "get it" with regard to size/shape and hook size. You can hardly go wrong (unlike perhaps Yo-Zury and others). Although, for the record, the Slammer is now being built/sold by Bliz Lures (weight issue has been corrected) and there are a ton of colors/patterns available now.
I generally don't catch big fish no matter what I use (I'm perfectly happy with 30'' fish), so take this for what it is worth.
I'm hoping the Slammer's silouette is going to payoff even more this year given the ban on herring.
Good Luck,
Mike
P.S.
If you are still looking to dump your Slammers, and they are the newer ones, then I'd be interested in a good deal.
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