Slit On The Back Of Plastic

[Loop_Dad]

I totally get why they have slit on the bottom side of the hollow berry swimbaits. But I do not understand why some of them, like, KVD Perfect Plastic Swim'n Caffeine Shad,  have them on the back. Why do they do that? I actually find this is very annying that when I t-rig with point buried, hook point tent to come out easily, or back of the bait not being straight. Do you guys find this slit on the back usuful?

[roadwarrior]

It targetsn the perfect rigging and makes the hook weedless. I think the slots are a great idea and

appreciate them being incorporated on some of the new Rage Tail Baits, too!

[ClackerBuzz]

they do it so you don't have to skin hook the point into plastic. great in theory but the problem is after a few casts the plastic is water logged, the holes loosen and the plastic slides down the hook during a cast=exposed hook.

 

just skin hook in the bottom of the 'reservoir' or the wall of it.

[J Francho]

It keeps the hook hidden and provides a guide for dead center rigging, so yes, I find it useful.

[PotomacBassin]

On the caffeine shads, isn't the slit on the belly? 

[J Francho]

On the caffeine shads, isn't the slit on the belly? 

 

The swimming shad has a groove in the back.