The Final Word: In the end, I believe that this bait is best suited for deep summertime patterns where a large, loud bait is key. It was easy to cast and allowed for a long retreive. Compared to the Lucky Craft MAXX500, I was not as impressed with the bottom contact and the bulkiness needed to reach the specified depths. Ive used the MAXX500 in the same exact area that tested the LVR D-15 and had much better success.