i donated one of these beauties to a bluebastage this weekend.
the finish held withouta hitch for about 30 or 40 fish before i lost her. the only thing i am gonna do to the others i have is put some epoxy on the thread for the tail feathers. it only lasted through the first few fish. i gotta say, i am very pleased with this plug. i originally got them for those super windy days when i need to really get the plug out in a strong head wind, but it is just a great popper! if you ever get around to doing some more, could you add a belly hook?