H2O Xpress Quality?

[Choporoz]

Never been to Academy, but after all the mentions on here, I've been browsing their site.  Just looking for general opinions on the H2O Xpress lures and terminal tackle.  Stuff looks decent enough from pics and reviews.  For example, swim baits, top water lures, hooks, jigheads.... Impressions?

Thanks.

[Raul]

There isn´t much science involved in something like a jighead, I have a couple of those Lucky Craft lookalike cranks and so far I have no complaints, the hooks are good, the baits run true, the finish has been durable and I´ve caught some fish on them.

[Catch and Grease]

I love H20 express lures, great for the price.

The H20 express CRS squarebill used to be my favorite crank until I started using the KVD1.5 but I still like the CRS and throw it a lot.

[pbizzle]

They just redid their crankbaits, and they seem to be even better. I was worried at first, but they seem like they're even better quality now than before.

[Fish Murderer 71]

Lures are pretty good, but fragile... They break really easy.  Stay away from their hooks (terminal tackle) not that good of quality.  Tungsten is fine, a little cheaper than other places.  I really like the rods though.  never used any of their line so no opinion there.

[Catch and Grease]

Lures are pretty good, but fragile... They break really easy. Stay away from their hooks (terminal tackle) not that good of quality. Tungsten is fine, a little cheaper than other places. I really like the rods though. never used any of their line so no opinion there.

I've never bought their terminal tackle but if your counting the trebles they put on their baits I'll disagree because the trebles that come with their cranks and such are of pretty good quality...

[Choporoz]

As to hooks, I was looking at the 25 count packs for a couple/few bucks that appear to be the same hooks that they charge a buck for as singles.  Worm, EWG, etc.

http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/h2o-xpress-round-bend-offset-single-worm-hooks-25-pack/pid-395351?N=4294966419+10001&Ntt=h2o+hooks&Ntk=All

http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/h2o-xpress-super-lock-single-worm-hooks-25-pack/pid-412251?N=4294966419+10001&Ntt=h2o+hooks&Ntk=All

[David D.]

I buy their 25 packs of hooks and have not had any problems yet. Sharp, durable, and they hold fish well. I couldn't ask for much else out of them.

I also use their crankbaits (lipped and lipless), jerk baits, and topwater frogs successfully.

Heck, I even have one of their rods that has really surprised me with its quality.

[Jrob78]

I can really only speak to their crankbaits, I've been using them for years.  They are well made, have durable paint jobs with great patterns and decent components.  You won't find a better $4 hard bait anywhere.  I've heard mixed reviews on some of their other stuff but I've never personally used their jigs, spinnerbaits, hooks, rods or reels.

[MCS]

Throw their spinnerbaits, the hold up well, less vibration than say a Booyah or war eagle but I caught a number of quality fish on it. Just got hooks and haven't used them yet. My son got a hard swim baits and the quality seems decent finish hasn't cracked or peeled but the action isn't the top shelf. Guess it is what it is.

Edit:

Just stuck a fish this morning with their 5/0 ewg, 13" worm pretty far out, worked good 

[gallowaypt]

The hooks are pretty decent. I've had a few rolled points but not too many.

[Bluebasser86]

Their hard baits are great, and I've used and own about all of them. Never had one break or any issues with durability in any of them, even the paint jobs hold up well. I own several of their rods and have been completely satisfied with all of them. Their worm hooks have been very good to me. Occasionally roll a point but for $5 for a 20pk I just throw that one away and get a new one. I've rolled points on Gammies plenty of times too but those are nearly $1 a hook now for the superline hooks I like, that hurts a lot more. Even have one of their Mettle baitcasting reels (on an Ethos rod) that I got on sale for $30, really wish I would have bought a few of them. That little reel just takes a beating and keeps coming back for more with no signs of slowing down after a year of intense use (about as much as I'd expect to get out of a cheap baitcaster). I've been using it as a jerkbait/spook reel and anymore it has all but replaced my 50E/Avid combo that I'd normally use for those baits. Their rain gear is really nice too and way cheaper than other big name rain suits. 

[Catt]

I've thrown their hooks for 1 1/2 years now with not a single problem.

I've cast, flipped, pitched, & punched with em

[Choporoz]

Thanks, all!  They now have my money.

[Creekcrappie]

They are great, but don't use their mono. The mono is bad, but everything else is great! I still prefer the kvd 1.5 better than the crs though. 

[blongfishing]

Academy was my go to bait place. I soon got a cableas. After using their products for long time I can say they are pretty darn good all around. I bought almost every product they have. I even have a few of their rod and reel combos. I love their products.

[TNBassin']

Never been to Academy, but after all the mentions on here, I've been browsing their site.  Just looking for general opinions on the H2O Xpress lures and terminal tackle.  Stuff looks decent enough from pics and reviews.  For example, swim baits, top water lures, hooks, jigheads.... Impressions?

Thanks.

Their crankbaits are great quality in my experience. Great value. I haven't used any of their other stuff, but if their cranks are any indication I wouldn't bat an eye about picking some up.