I throw the DT's alot. Especially the DT10. I have had significant
damage to them when catching redfish. I have teeth holes, paint
removed, giant gashes the whole nine yards with just one fish. I have
also thrown a few Model A's from Bomber and they have not sustained as
much damage. I think the DT is just really soft and has to fine a
finish for really brutal fishing/fish. No complaints though, they catch
big fish. No breaks yet, couple of seriously bent hooks. But all is
well, I thin kafter a few fish they should be retired though.