Maybe this will help you feel better....I was over at Jewel Baits (they make the War Eagle spinnerbaits) the other day to complain to Gayle about this very thing, I wanted to see exactly how they were put together because I was afraid of them coming apart and he showed me how they can't come apart, the hook and frame are permanently attached. I think they are using a soft lead and the fight of the fish loosens the lead. He also said he hadn't heard this before but would investigate....just FYI. I guess nobody complains so they don't know so maybe someone other than me needs to drop them a e-mail or call to complain about this, I think harder lead would be better. C&R