I too bought some SWL a Sidearm and Mini-kit(bluegill) a few weeks
ago.

The good- Throwing parralel to the bank from a point sticking out on
the lake out like 8 feet or so run the Sidearm real slow and have been
getting a couple of bass from that spot each time.

The bad- Lost the Mini-kit after just 15 minutes of use no fish.
Trying to get extra distance with my baitcaster I stetched back, whipped
the rod, the lure caught on a bush branch just a bit causing a BACKLASH
and SNAP (10# PP)there went the lure. I saw it drop in the lake about 40
feet out. :-(