Jason, if You're going to be handling the "R&D", testing...does this mean You'll be able to get some time in some SALTWATER? If so, hit me up anytime, I'll pass on anything and everything I can think of, that may help. I'd like to see You post some pics of nice Specks and Flounder, or maybe even Grouper, Amberjack, Snapper, Tuna, should You go Offshore...
I can see You grinning From Ear to Ear, holding a Gator Speckled Trout with a CCM/Do-It Carrot-Mustache!!! By the way, I'll be making a "prototype", myself, in a custom soon...something for Inland Salt...I'll send You some of these...!!! This bait is One of Several, that will be a Staple for Specks and Flounder (and the popular Redfish)...based off of Your design.