Paint - Items are visually inspected for over spray, smears, drips, runs, chips and overall consistency. Soft plastic lures without paint are inspected for color consistency.

Construction - Items are visually inspected for imperfections in the manufacturing process including: surface imperfections, imperfections in details, mold flashing, glue joints, hooks, snap rings and eyelets.

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Items that have substantial defects or too many small defects will fail the test.

A linear force test is used on lures with a hook(s). Lures are first tested to their limit before deformation or damage, then to their maximum strength at failure. Lures must be able to hold 33N to 78N or more (AVG 56N) before deformation or damage. Lures must be able to hold 44N to 89N or more (AVG 67N) before failure. Soft baits without hooks are tested subjectively based on cross-sectional area.

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Items that don't fall in the ranges listed above will fail the test.

Function - Items are checked that they function properly and are graded between difficult to use and easy to use.

Action - Items are graded between slight action and dramatic action.

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Items that do not work or have no action will fail the test.