Campobassmaster Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 So I recently purchased one of these from TW and am quite impressed. This will be a first impression review as I have no gotten to fish it enough to get bit. The lure is weighted quite well and falls at a good speed, not too fast or slow, and falls evenly horizontally. The bait's fin incorporated weedguard works quite well surprisingly. At first I thought this would be bad, as I fish a lake with tons of hydrilla, even on the bottom of the lake in winter. The bait never snagged up for me during the few hours I've had to fish it. The tail lets out a nice thump, similar to a huddleston 8" but it is a bit more noticeable through the rod, and I believe the bait to be just as sensitive to feeling the bottom, if not more, than a hudd (I was quite surprised) Due to no bites yet, I do not have experience with the weedguard and hook up ratio or the hook itself, but after messing with the weedguard it is quite flexible and will move out of the way easily, and the hook seems to be trokar, which are quality hooks. The bait works very well at all speeds, I would still prefer a hudd for slow slow crawling, but on a slow steady retrieve - moderate or fast I would say this bait works great, does not turn over and swims true. If anyone has anything else to add feel free. Overall this bait was bought to see what another mainstream company would do in the swimbait game, and like other livetarget products, I am impressed. Definitely exceeded my expectations and it as at a good price point too. I would not hesitate trying one out if you want to try something a bit different from a hudd or mag. Thanks, Jack Craig, swimbaitman, fishnchips35 and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishEastCarolina Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 Can you post a comparison pic Next to a hudd , maybe a width comparison and tail size. I have been eyeing the herring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campobassmaster Posted December 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 Can you post a comparison pic Next to a hudd , maybe a width comparison and tail size. I have been eyeing the herring Sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Arendtsen Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 Can you post a comparison pic Next to a hudd , maybe a width comparison and tail size. I have been eyeing the herring x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campobassmaster Posted December 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 danthefisherman, d-camarena, surfk9 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Arendtsen Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 Perfect, thanks for the pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-camarena Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 Looks pretty good. Just ordered 1 to try out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassing305 Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 Thanks for posting the review,I might try this swimbait out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dosesqs Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 I just saw these in the store and thought the tail looked weird, but it looks like it could be a good illusion if it thumps like you say. I'll probably get one now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-camarena Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Just got mine in. Im impressed. I like that the tail is huge and probably moves a lot of water. Close resemblance to the 68specials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campobassmaster Posted December 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2016 To me the tail doesn't bother me. Of course you cant copt Ken or he will sue you... So it's probably as close as they can get. Good lookin bait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-camarena Posted December 27, 2016 Report Share Posted December 27, 2016 Im on my way to the lake. I will try and do a review. Im going to be throwing it exclusively today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamsaaron5280 Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Thanks for throwing a review up. I was worried about the weed guard either causing hang ups or causing missed fish. I guess for the price it's worth a shot for a cheap banger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennebecstripers Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 Anyone have luck with this yet? Doing some shopping this weekend since mother nature blessed us with more snow and ice and wondering if I should pick one up. Thanks guys! swimbaitman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campobassmaster Posted March 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 Anyone have luck with this yet? Doing some shopping this weekend since mother nature blessed us with more snow and ice and wondering if I should pick one up. Thanks guys! Def worth the $$. I mean if you have some extra cash snag a hudd, but this is a very close alternative. kennebecstripers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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