[sinker man]

Anybody ever use live ballyhoo? I've occasionally had the opportunity to try them but it never seemed like the time to expierement. I've never fished with anyone else who was using them. I assumed there was a good reason for this since I know thew are great trolling baits. I also know it takes a fast fish to catch one. ARE THEY TOO FAST? NOT HARDY OR WHAT????..Thanks AL