So, was out yesterday throwing an RK55. I tied it on (brand new out of the package) and tossed it a couple times to get everything dialed in (8’ out from the bank or so). Then, I go to actually cast it. I sling it out there like I have done 100s of times. Well, for whatever reason, the bait went much further than my line. I’ve thrown off lures before, so aside from a couple of cuss words, I just reeled in so I could retie. When I got it back in, I realized that the lure completely flew off the keeper that is molded in that holds the split ring. 
 

Talked to SPRO this morning. They said send it back and we’ll replace it. After a few emails back and forth, I’ve got it squared away.

 

Anyway, the main point of the post is this… as part of SPRO customer service is they replace the bait with the same one and throw in an extra one. So, for one defective bait (that I don’t even have) I’m sending back that’ll cost me whatever a stamp is now days (like $20 or something…) and I’m getting 2 back. Another reason to buy more SPRO. 

As much as I hate to say it I like the RK crawler about as much as the old wiggle warts. They are much more consistent

Won't be too much longer and they will start biting them around here.. 

They are a decent river smallie bait for me. There are good color patterns for stained water. Have not had any problems with them being defective. 

I like Spro baits, I totally love the jerk baits.. they kind of remind me of the old smithwick rouge series. (Shallow)