I know what you mean when you say the fish should have jumped in the boat with all the gear we use. LOL. I've burned them up on that lake with that lure though. Fall is coming up soon and I'll be there in October. That's when it really gets good. In the spring and fall is when I think it works best out there. If it was me I would hang on to it atleast through October. You might change your mind about getting rid of it.