Hey "m", when I talked to Elwood a few minutes ago, I told him you were having trouble keeping those SM on the Spook, and he had this message for you. He said make sure you have hooks on the bait...just kidding. He said you NEVER look at your bait when fishing top water. By the time you hear the fish hit the bait and turn your head your rod should load up; this keeps one from jerking the lure prematurely and allows for a better hook set.