It has a good action and its a durable bait, but I dont think this one will replace my favorite for this style of fishing: the Zoom Uni-Toad
They are commonly found around structures, in sheltered bays particularly if they have an outcrop to protect them from strong currents
Plus, the mid-sized pike, in the 24- to 28-inch range, are better for eating anyway
The Curse Of Vanishing makes it so that upon death, the item with the curse will always disappear, and you can't pick it up off the ground even if you make it back to the place of your death in under five minutes
For the floating needle, retrieve slowly, and I mean s-l-o-w-l-y creating a v-wake
And for the warmer months it doubles as a Fishing Rod Holder