Allen,
I have several of Del's 4&1/4 inch slim stik molds,,,they are .025 in dia. 1/4",,,,since I started making and using these I never went back to the fat ones,,,,I think it has a more enticing action,,(just my opinion),and I catch just as many fish if not more,,,and consistantly catch 3 and 4 pounders,,so don't think a small bait won't catch big fish,,living in the northeast,,we don't have Florida Strain Bass up here,,lol. You can wacky rig it,,texas rig,(my choice),,drop shot it,,shakey head it,,,It's my go to bait,,(and no I don't work for Del,,lol)
dabskie