Huds year round

[MikeOGNR]

Just recently got into the big swimbait game bought a hudd 68 see a lot of posts about prespawn fishing them anyone using them year round with success I’m in nh as well looking for some tips

[WRB]

Huddleston Deluxe trout shape soft swimbaits were originally designed for use to replicate rainbow trout being stocked into  SoCal reservoirs with FLMB populations.

Hatchery raised rainbow trout are released anywhere between 5” to 12” long during the winter when the water is cold enough to sustain the trout, 60 degrees or less. 

For these reasons pre spawn became the primary time period to use Hudds.

Big swimbaits became very popular around the country and used where no trout existed. A wider range of prey fish colors from shad to perch are available. 

Will a 68 trout Hudd work in New Hampshire? Yes.

The Hudd 68 works best retrieved at a speed that keeps the tail moving a slower speed with occasion 2 or 3 faster reel turns to change pace every 10’ or so seems to work good for me.

Tom

[MikeOGNR]

So I have it in a perch color more or less perch are active in water temps above 60 so essentially it should work throughout the seasons because perch are always present haven’t really used it much I’ve watched videos but I know I gave to but the time in too get results from it now that the water is about 70 in my areas would a steady retrieve to just get the tail moving be the best option or a faster retrieve 

[detroit1]

Mix it up and maybe the bass will tell you...

[WRB]

Using a perch color should work OK. The down side is toothy fish like big Pike and Musky will also strike it. If you have those consider a 8” wire leader.

Tom

[Hammer 4]

I've had the best hookup slow rolling the hudds, both 6 and 8" along the bottom, as if the hudds were feeding off the bottom. Using a slightly faster retrieve yielded less bits for me.

 

As Tom mentioned when the lakes  were being stocked with trout, then a faster retrieve will work.

[MikeOGNR]

1 hour ago, Hammer 4 said:

I've had the best hookup slow rolling the hudds, both 6 and 8" along the bottom, as if the hudds were feeding off the bottom. Using a slightly faster retrieve yielded less bits for me.

 

As Tom mentioned when the lakes  were being stocked with trout, then a faster retrieve will work.

Is this working it in even higher temp waters say 70 and above

1 hour ago, WRB said:

Using a perch color should work OK. The down side is toothy fish like big Pike and Musky will also strike it. If you have those consider a 8” wire leader.

Tom

No pike where I fish just bass and there main forage is bluegill and perch I opted for the perch but may buy the hudd hill down the line depending how much succes I have with the perch hud

[Hammer 4]

Yes, temps dictate how I fish them, so even at higher temps I slow roll them.

[camman]

IMO the Hudd 68 is the best Hudd in the market.  I’ve caught countless fish on them through the years in all seasons.  Granted I’m California we don’t get too cold.  I fish the trout color in lakes with/without trout and it’s always been effective.  As mentioned above, fish them slow just to keep the tail moving…it’s seems like the slower the better.  I’ve even caught a fish with it just sitting on the bottom as I went to get a drink.

[A-Jay]

Selling some 68's

https://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/247838-fs-~-huddleston-swimbait-lot/

A-Jay

[MikeOGNR]

3 hours ago, camman said:

IMO the Hudd 68 is the best Hudd in the market.  I’ve caught countless fish on them through the years in all seasons.  Granted I’m California we don’t get too cold.  I fish the trout color in lakes with/without trout and it’s always been effective.  As mentioned above, fish them slow just to keep the tail moving…it’s seems like the slower the better.  I’ve even caught a fish with it just sitting on the bottom as I went to get a drink.

So I’ve come to realize slow is basically the all around go to retrieve with these. One place I fish has a ton of lily pads I assume In California more or less rocky reservoirs but didn’t know if you had any experience fishing these in heavy cover 

[Hammer 4]

4 hours ago, MikeOGNR said:

So I’ve come to realize slow is basically the all around go to retrieve with these. One place I fish has a ton of lily pads I assume In California more or less rocky reservoirs but didn’t know if you had any experience fishing these in heavy cover 

If your fishing any type of heavy cover, use the weesdless hudd 68. Hudds aren't just for rocky bottom lakes...?