Huddleston Baits

[A-Jay]

Fished the Hudd exclusively for nearly three hours Sunday morning.

The fish won again, not a touch. 

 

So what did you learn Kent ?

 

A-Jay

[Jrob78]

68 Weedless goes on sale Thursday!

[roadwarrior]

So what did you learn Kent ?

 

A-Jay

 

Well, I'm sorry to report that I just don't like throwing this big bait. Perhaps a more technique specific

rod would help, but I really don't think this is for me. However, I'm going to stick with it until I catch a

fish! Now that I at least know how I am suppose to be retrieving the Hudd, the chances of a strike

have probably increased dramatically.

[A-Jay]

Well, I'm sorry to report that I just don't like throwing this big bait. Perhaps a more technique specific

rod would help, but I really don't think this is for me. However, I'm going to stick with it until I catch a

fish! Now that I at least know how I am suppose to be retrieving the Hudd, the chances of a strike

have probably increased dramatically.

 

Cool.

I am no expect, but we both know that having the right tool always makes the job easier.

 

A-Jay

[GoneFishi'n]

68 Weedless goes on sale Thursday!

I want to get one so bad!!!

[PABASS]

Cant wait till I get more time on the water to try these swimbaits, have not got a line wet in a month and its killing me and no time in the future as well ugh..

[CPBassFishing]

Got a 6" ROF 5 Silver/Green in my TW order today. Was gonna get a 68 weedless but I needed other stuff. Also got a decoy hydra tail which is basically a 5" 68 special (big fat tail). Got that in a bluegill color.

[mnbassman23]

Got a 6" ROF 5 Silver/Green in my TW order today. Was gonna get a 68 weedless but I needed other stuff. Also got a decoy hydra tail which is basically a 5"

68 special (big fat tail). Got that in a bluegill color.

let me know how you like the hydra trail after you've fished it. I almost got the same exact bait in my tw order yesterday but decided to wait. I'd like to get a few for this fall if their decent baits.

[SPEEDBEAD.]

The Hydra Tail is a good bait, pretty darn small in the swimbait world though.

 

A 12" fish would have no problem getting that bait in it's mouth.

[CPBassFishing]

The Hydra Tail is a good bait, pretty darn small in the swimbait world though.

 

A 12" fish would have no problem getting that bait in it's mouth.

LOL I was going to get an 8" Hudd but decided I would give the 6" a try first after seeing the $28 price tag on the 8".

[Hooligan]

I'm odd man out, I guess. I prefer the 6" ROF5 for about 85% of my Hudd fishing. I've caught some genuine Midwestern pigs on them, often in tournaments. I've taken to throwing a Hudd when I really need a kicker in the boat on day 2. Seems like it is usually a Hail Mary situation, but it is ultra rare that it doesn't produce.

As far as setup- I've got two that I throw. #1 is a Shimano Crucial MH. Some say its too stout for fishing Hudds and the like, but I absolutely love it for the purpose. On that is either a Lexa 300, Calcutta 300, or Daiwa Pluton. (Not all three of those rods are in the boat at the same time with me...). The second setup I use more for 8" Hudds and big wood baits: that's the Loomis 956 with a Calcutta D 300.

All that said I've got 1/10 the experience with swimbaits as guys like Speed and Francho. It isn't until the past three years or so that I've begun to rely on them more in tournaments. I still don't have ultimate faith in them, but I am learning to, for sure.