Todd Thank you for taking the time to help us out. I work 5 days a week and I have church on Sundays so I get 1 day that’s Saturday to get to fish. I appreciate you helping us out on how to fish certain baits. I could watch any TH-cam channel out there but yours is the best. The private channel is even better. Thank you
Bought a couple hybrid Hunter jr’s after watching your videos. Threw them on a 7’2 heavy 20lb floro and never lost a fish. Can’t wait to order the full size
I’ve been using the jr on the Bass Pro Shops Extreme XML Baitcast Combo (6’-6” MH) here in Las Vegas at the urban ponds. I absolutely love it and the bass absolutely love the chartreuse with black back! Thanks for the great video Todd!
These last two videos were awesome. The fishijgnand then the breakdown. I've had one of these for a while and never thrown it. That'll change this spring!
You da man for this one! Appreciate it! Lol I had a few more questions for ya on your last HH vid from yesterday but didn’t wanna bug ya. Log in today and lo and behold, you post a new one and cover everything I was gonna ask! Awesome! I tell my buddies all the time how awesome a bait the hybrid hunter is and they remain hardheaded and don’t throw it! I’ll let ‘em sleep on it and I’ll keep having fun!
Out here in Az some of our lakes have a ton of brush, mesquite trees etc. this bait come thru that stuff amazingly well for a treble hook bait. Those that know, know! I putting a “crank” in places no one else would even dare.
I throw them all the time on 20lb. Had one of the full size ones bill pull out on the first day fishing it. Thought my line snapped reeled in and had the bill. Went and picked the bait up and super glued it back. Crazy
Good video. I have several and have caught some fish on them. I do not have confidence in them yet. I’m sure it’s just me . Got to fish them more. I have same problem with chatterbaits
Thank you for the video I have the regular and the shallow one in the smooth color I have not had a bite yet but I am gonna keep at because I know it is coming
I bought 4 of the juniors and two of the regular ones about two years ago. Lost a regular one on a bowfin lol. But the chartreuse and black one in the junior size, the first day I threw it was around an old falling tree in a pond, I wrecked them! Four or five 1-2lb bass off that tree. Only lost one fish. Was using a Berkley cherry wood 6.6’ medium fast with a 6.5.1 black max. Worked like a dream. No grass in sight lol. Love that bait!! So how cold does water have to get for it to stop catching fish is my only question lol.
Great video for those who have yet to experience the Hybrid Hunter. I had asked a bit ago if you were thinking of coming out with a silent version. the more I thought about it after I asked, I don't know if it would be as effective as the original due to one of the aspects of those hard strikes to me is the sound. I think it just pisses off the fish into knocking the snot out of it. But maybe testing a 2 tap or one knocker? I only think that because there are times when the original red eye or sexy dawg is the bait but then they change over and want the 2 tap or one knocker respectively.
Great videos Todd! Love the informative content. Just got the team lews swimbait rod. Same rod? Right? Can't wait to try it with BB1 Pro and 17lb.Sunline Assassin.
Thanks for the video and information, great stuff. I got sucked into the HH a few months ago and snagged an assortment of them to try. Unfortunately I haven’t had much success and additionally had issues with the bill breaking. This has happened each time I’ve fished with them. I’m fishing mostly around wood and wondered if this is was a common issue with the design of the bill? 7’2 MH Fast, 14# line is what I’m using.
I was just going to ask the same question but I noticed he’s not using the split grip model he’s using the full handle. The full handle model only comes in fast action. In the split grip model they have the it available as both fast action and moderately fast.
What I'd like to know Todd is more info about the grass we fish this bait in..so I only have 1 lake locally to me that has hydrilla and right now it's brown so what I'd like to know is it still good? Is it not? Whats good what's not? I see fish around some of it much I'm not having much luck fishing in it, near it. Just would like more info on the grass thanks bro!
If it’s hydrilla doesn’t matter the color there are fish in it somewhere. I can’t help you on what grass to fish it in, I fish all of it and then determine the pattern.
Todd You stated the ratio for the reel is 7.01 but when I check the link for the reel it is a 7.5.1 ... does Lews make a 7.01 ratio reel ? Thanks in advance ...
They all float, but it’s not a wake bait and not a shallow crankbait. It runs in a depth of water that most bait don’t travel in. Plus most baits can’t be retrieved as fast as this one. It really unique
So Rapala has had the shallow shad rap for years which has that same style lip what is the difference in the two ? I know that the shad rap is balsa and it dosent have a big rattle but other than that how do they differ ?
@@toddcastledinefishing5924 I have bought about a dozen about three of each I just haven’t had an opportunity to use them yet , I can’t wait, hopefully I am going smallie fishing sometime this month and we do really good with spinner baits so I hope to use the Hybrids and out fish my sons, I will be sure to let you know how I did. My son caught a 5-9 on Dec. 23 and I caught a 4-11 in Dec. a few years back .
I like the Jr version. I pond or lake fish from the bank. Last week. The 3rd week of April. The males were on the nest. But the big females full of egg's were in 4 to 5 feet of water. The males were 2 pd's. The females 4 pd's and over. Caught 3 females and about 10 males. The red craw color was kicking ass! The hooks aren't the best. Switched them out. Same size hooks. Not the effect the floating of the jr Hybird Hunter. Fishermen. Do your self a favor. Todd is telling the truth. Not since the Red eyed shad lipless came out. The Hybird hunter jr is really good. Rapala came out with a down turned bill. Its a awesome bait too. Shawn😎
I think that you created a golden opportunity to sell lots more! ... an"ES"for extra shallow,, a "D" for a deep version, and an "ED" for extra deep. That's 30 more baits that each Hybrid Hunter finatic would need to buy! .... all the same mold with the secret differences!
COME ON MAN you couldn’t just leave guys thinking it was just for grass. Your killing me bro. STOP 🙏🙏🙏🙏 your vids rule but come on bro. Just joking thanks for the tips I guess 😂😂😂
Todd
Thank you for taking the time to help us out. I work 5 days a week and I have church on Sundays so I get 1 day that’s Saturday to get to fish. I appreciate you helping us out on how to fish certain baits. I could watch any TH-cam channel out there but yours is the best. The private channel is even better. Thank you
Thanks for the breakdown. But what I appreciate most about you is just your honesty and being a straight shooter.
Bought a couple hybrid Hunter jr’s after watching your videos. Threw them on a 7’2 heavy 20lb floro and never lost a fish. Can’t wait to order the full size
That is awesome!
I’ve been using the jr on the Bass Pro Shops Extreme XML Baitcast Combo (6’-6” MH) here in Las Vegas at the urban ponds. I absolutely love it and the bass absolutely love the chartreuse with black back! Thanks for the great video Todd!
These last two videos were awesome. The fishijgnand then the breakdown. I've had one of these for a while and never thrown it. That'll change this spring!
You da man for this one! Appreciate it! Lol I had a few more questions for ya on your last HH vid from yesterday but didn’t wanna bug ya. Log in today and lo and behold, you post a new one and cover everything I was gonna ask! Awesome! I tell my buddies all the time how awesome a bait the hybrid hunter is and they remain hardheaded and don’t throw it! I’ll let ‘em sleep on it and I’ll keep having fun!
I just ordered the Speed Stick from Tackle Warehouse. It should definitely help. Looking forward to using it.
Im glad I listened to you early on about these. They are the truth!
Out here in Az some of our lakes have a ton of brush, mesquite trees etc. this bait come thru that stuff amazingly well for a treble hook bait. Those that know, know! I putting a “crank” in places no one else would even dare.
I throw them all the time on 20lb. Had one of the full size ones bill pull out on the first day fishing it. Thought my line snapped reeled in and had the bill. Went and picked the bait up and super glued it back. Crazy
Love these baits Todd appreciate the info
You bet
Always enjoy your videos Todd, thanks.
Great video Todd. Love what you doing. Love your brand.
Great stuff, as always. I love your straightforward no B.S. Style.
Good video. I have several and have caught some fish on them. I do not have confidence in them yet. I’m sure it’s just me . Got to fish them more. I have same problem with chatterbaits
I'm trying to dial in my hybrid hunter game but just haven't got there yet. I will be soon though! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thank you for the video I have the regular and the shallow one in the smooth color I have not had a bite yet but I am gonna keep at because I know it is coming
What lakes you fishing
@@toddcastledinefishing5924 i live about 20 min from the Potomac river but I fish from the bank but fish a lot of pounds and lakes
clear water minnow color!!!!!
This bait catches bigs on the Potomac…use the shallow version!
@@dan5danPTdo you have any color recommendations
Have you thought about making a minnow style lure with the same shapped bill on it just wondering?
Yes we have 👍
First of all, thank you for the content, everything is very well explained. My question is what is your favorite knot for this, thank you
I bought 4 of the juniors and two of the regular ones about two years ago. Lost a regular one on a bowfin lol. But the chartreuse and black one in the junior size, the first day I threw it was around an old falling tree in a pond, I wrecked them! Four or five 1-2lb bass off that tree. Only lost one fish. Was using a Berkley cherry wood 6.6’ medium fast with a 6.5.1 black max. Worked like a dream. No grass in sight lol. Love that bait!! So how cold does water have to get for it to stop catching fish is my only question lol.
Great video for those who have yet to experience the Hybrid Hunter. I had asked a bit ago if you were thinking of coming out with a silent version. the more I thought about it after I asked, I don't know if it would be as effective as the original due to one of the aspects of those hard strikes to me is the sound. I think it just pisses off the fish into knocking the snot out of it. But maybe testing a 2 tap or one knocker? I only think that because there are times when the original red eye or sexy dawg is the bait but then they change over and want the 2 tap or one knocker respectively.
What’s your favorite color for Texas Lakes during Spring?
Tadd, thank you for this one!
Great videos Todd! Love the informative content. Just got the team lews swimbait rod. Same rod? Right? Can't wait to try it with BB1 Pro and 17lb.Sunline Assassin.
Can we get a few more of the original Bubba colors? Most of my old Bubbasiin those other good colors are beat to hell.
I thought you were wearing a visor at first with that bush above your head lol
Thanks for the video and information, great stuff. I got sucked into the HH a few months ago and snagged an assortment of them to try. Unfortunately I haven’t had much success and additionally had issues with the bill breaking. This has happened each time I’ve fished with them. I’m fishing mostly around wood and wondered if this is was a common issue with the design of the bill? 7’2 MH Fast, 14# line is what I’m using.
Never broke a bill in 15 years, I like 20# and 7’2 is a bit short but it should be fine.
@@toddcastledinefishing5924 user error I’m sure!😂😂 Thanks for the reply!
Todd how about throwing on braid, in heavy grass?
Could you use 20lb mono instead of floro,or would u have to switch rods to,great video love this bait
I need a link and a code. Where to buy them and let them know only cause of you I'm buying. You have a code to strike King?
It's in the description
Good video! How fish were acting and how you used this bait as a tool.
Is the rod taper fast or moderate fast? thanks. I just picked some of these HHs up and want to try them around our lakes here in NC. 🤔
I was just going to ask the same question but I noticed he’s not using the split grip model he’s using the full handle. The full handle model only comes in fast action. In the split grip model they have the it available as both fast action and moderately fast.
Started fishing the hybrid hunter about a year ago not much success but dammit I one tied on now ready to go.
Thanks for sharing, what has happen to you friend Bradley Hallman has he retired from tournaments.
Yes for the moment, not really sure what his future holds for him. I’m sure I’ll have him come on and BS awhile
What I'd like to know Todd is more info about the grass we fish this bait in..so I only have 1 lake locally to me that has hydrilla and right now it's brown so what I'd like to know is it still good? Is it not? Whats good what's not? I see fish around some of it much I'm not having much luck fishing in it, near it. Just would like more info on the grass thanks bro!
If it’s hydrilla doesn’t matter the color there are fish in it somewhere. I can’t help you on what grass to fish it in, I fish all of it and then determine the pattern.
Are you going to be at the classic this year
Zoe wire hooks r only for the sexy dawg? Or do you run zoe wire on the HH also ? Catch'a biggun.
What’s the difference in weights? I see on the website it was 4 different weights for the shallow. Which on is best?
the shallow and the regular one have two sizes regular and jr. The weights are different in those but only because of the size.
You need to make a signature series if you ever make new colors.
Todd
You stated the ratio for the reel is 7.01 but when I check the link for the reel it is a 7.5.1 ... does Lews make a 7.01 ratio reel ? Thanks in advance ...
Yes, that might be the newer version, these are 2 year old reels.
Sorry if I missed it but are you throwing #2 or 4 size trebles ?
I was at a lake and I decided to try the hybrid hunter jr on the grass edges and wrecked them.
I wonder how it would be for shallow river smallmouth
Todd I wanted to ask do you throw the bigger bait most of the time?
What size are the hooks?
What differences between the shallow HH and A wake bait? Does the hybrid hunter float or suspend?
They all float, but it’s not a wake bait and not a shallow crankbait. It runs in a depth of water that most bait don’t travel in. Plus most baits can’t be retrieved as fast as this one. It really unique
So Rapala has had the shallow shad rap for years which has that same style lip what is the difference in the two ? I know that the shad rap is balsa and it dosent have a big rattle but other than that how do they differ ?
There is a huge difference they aren’t really in the same category. The lip is the least of concern
@@toddcastledinefishing5924 I have bought about a dozen about three of each I just haven’t had an opportunity to use them yet , I can’t wait, hopefully I am going smallie fishing sometime this month and we do really good with spinner baits so I hope to use the Hybrids and out fish my sons, I will be sure to let you know how I did. My son caught a 5-9 on Dec. 23 and I caught a 4-11 in Dec. a few years back .
I like the Jr version. I pond or lake fish from the bank. Last week. The 3rd week of April. The males were on the nest. But the big females full of egg's were in 4 to 5 feet of water. The males were 2 pd's. The females 4 pd's and over. Caught 3 females and about 10 males. The red craw color was kicking ass! The hooks aren't the best. Switched them out. Same size hooks. Not the effect the floating of the jr Hybird Hunter. Fishermen. Do your self a favor. Todd is telling the truth. Not since the Red eyed shad lipless came out. The Hybird hunter jr is really good. Rapala came out with a down turned bill. Its a awesome bait too. Shawn😎
I have some, but can't catch fish with them?
Do you use that rod for any other baits??
What are your favorite colors?
Go over new hybrid hunter colors .
I’m surprised you throw that on that heavy of a rod .
I think that you created a golden opportunity to sell lots more! ... an"ES"for extra shallow,, a "D" for a deep version, and an "ED" for extra deep. That's 30 more baits that each Hybrid Hunter finatic would need to buy! .... all the same mold with the secret differences!
I have some deep bubbas, I’d sell them to you
It works In Oklahoma to shhhhhh 👍
COME ON MAN you couldn’t just leave guys thinking it was just for grass. Your killing me bro. STOP 🙏🙏🙏🙏 your vids rule but come on bro. Just joking thanks for the tips I guess 😂😂😂