thastickybandit Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 If hundreds of people asked for a refund, they would get the point. I don't see that happening, but I have done so. Still no reply. Surprise. If you payed with paypal could you dispute it? I didn't get in on the preorder, but I am curious giving the recent reports of their customer service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbass Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 Yes you can. They will ask for a response and I think within a couple weeks make a decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceaser Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 Man, I know how it goes for small guys making baits and working a regular job. Life can throw a curveball, usually does, and cause some delays. But i cant imagine having the opportunity to make baits as a living, a really good one at that, and just throw caution and customers to the wind. Dude has innovated so much, got support from so many longstanding customers, and now he is dragging his own name through the mud. For what? Its kinda wild to me. Then i read someone got blocked from ordering after they cancelled their order? WOW. What a waste. Hope they enjoy their downward spiral over at Huddbaits.joke basskickinrednick, MA Frog Man, Rod Wynn and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny C. Posted March 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 If Huddleston is going down hill we better stock up haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyW Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 ceaser you need to make a soft bait bro so we can just buy from you evilcatfish, basskickinrednick, Rogervang and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcolo4sho Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 I talked to Ken yesterday for awhile. He said he is trying his hardest to get the final product in order and has had some issues with paint. Doesn't make sense to me as it seems as if it would be the same process as for the 8" trouts but I'm not the mastermind behind the bait making process. He may have meant that the paint process is very time consuming considering the amount of orders. From what I got out of the conversation is that he doesn't want to just send baits out that are not to proper standards and have quality control issues, which is understandable. I do agree that he has what it seems jumped the gun on this one but in the same sense he believes in a quality product which I respect. I asked about the molds and proto testing and he said that they are dialed in and swim nicely. He did mention some other things that I will keep to myself but it has nothing to do with the 10" Hudd. Long story short. They should be near ready to start shipping very soon. I personally don't care when I get mine as long as it's before November. They would just be collecting dust in the meantime. Dude should have made the release late summer so they would have been ready for this last winter stockings. He did not give an exact ETA. But hinted that it should be Within the next week or two when orders should start to ship. bassturds and anglr420 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny C. Posted March 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 Thanks for the info bro. I hope they all come out good for everyone and next time maybe he shouldn't preorder until halfway done at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSlant Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 I talked to Ken yesterday for awhile. He said he is trying his hardest to get the final product in order and has had some issues with paint. Doesn't make sense to me as it seems as if it would be the same process as for the 8" trouts but I'm not the mastermind behind the bait making process. He may have meant that the paint process is very time consuming considering the amount of orders. From what I got out of the conversation is that he doesn't want to just send baits out that are not to proper standards and have quality control issues, which is understandable. I do agree that he has what it seems jumped the gun on this one but in the same sense he believes in a quality product which I respect. I asked about the molds and proto testing and he said that they are dialed in and swim nicely. He did mention some other things that I will keep to myself but it has nothing to do with the 10" Hudd. Long story short. They should be near ready to start shipping very soon. I personally don't care when I get mine as long as it's before November. They would just be collecting dust in the meantime. Dude should have made the release late summer so they would have been ready for this last winter stockings. He did not give an exact ETA. But hinted that it should be Within the next week or two when orders should start to ship. But why can't he tell his customers this...and why are his employees so f'n rude...the bait is not as much issue as the lack of communication and our customer service...if you can get him on the phone...these are the issues that need to be addressed...most guys will ultimately wait...like LDC,Hinkle,HPH...we all wait and get dicked around for release dates...and nobody but the inner circle gets any info...fix the communication and we'll wait StriperBrigade, bdpettit, SWIMBO and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSlant Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 ceaser you need to make a soft bait bro so we can just buy from you Im +1 on this swimbaitman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossypumpkin Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 Woohoo....hudd season starts here in a week or two! I'll cross my fingers lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceaser Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 haha To make a softbait like that is pretty involved. But thanks! LOL. What i dont really get is the process should be pretty much the same. Even if isnt, wouldnt you get the kinks worked out before offering a pre order? Also, if its taking long than expected, work longer hours or get more help. I ran a concrete company for many years, sometimes jobs didnt go as planned but we always made it right, even at a loss. And I REALLY dont think hes worried about quality control issues after that gill release. But heck , who knows. His stuff is super innovative, that 8" weedless is a bad a$$ design to me. Hope it turns around with those guys BigSlant and JeremyW 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilog Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 Quality control, seriously? He's wasn't too concerned with quality control on the gills. Rogervang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyforfish21 Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 haha To make a softbait like that is pretty involved. But thanks! LOL. What i dont really get is the process should be pretty much the same. Even if isnt, wouldnt you get the kinks worked out before offering a pre order? Also, if its taking long than expected, work longer hours or get more help. I ran a concrete company for many years, sometimes jobs didnt go as planned but we always made it right, even at a loss. And I REALLY dont think hes worried about quality control issues after that gill release. But heck , who knows. His stuff is super innovative, that 8" weedless is a bad a$$ design to me. Hope it turns around with those guys Quality control, seriously? He's wasn't too concerned with quality control on the gills. Insert sarcasm. Pretty sure that was Ceaser's point. He's not worried about quality control after so many people had issues with them. Ceaser, MichiganBassman and basskickinrednick 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcolo4sho Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Don't kill the messenger boys. Lol. SD032 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadinesmom Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 I just unwrapped a brand new 68 a few days ago only to find that the soft plastic over the foam harness was barely thick enough to cover the foam, i'll probably get a fish or two out of it before it tears off completely. ridiculous that he has no quality control, my other 68s have all been fine. generally i'd just contact the manufacturer but we all know where that would get me. ISO_the1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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