The best squirmy is one you didn't have to tie. IYKYK... These are great. I was a little curious about the design, and figured I'd give them a try. They performed awesomely. They held up (except one that lost the worm portion as I was tying it on...figure the tyer got to strong with the wrap). It got down deep, quickly, thanks to the tungsten bead head, and the hooks held up nicely. I shared a couple with my buddy, and lost several in the river. Came home and bought more. I like fishing barbless, so that didn't throw me off. Overall great squirmy.