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The Huddleston Deluxe is the most realistic trout imitation swimbait on the market today. Designed by one of the premier lure designers on the West Coast, Ken Huddleston, the Huddleston Deluxe Trout is the zenith of the lure maker's art. Combining uncanny realism and a subtle swimming action with the correct movement and wobble, the Huddleston Deluxe will entice strikes from even the wariest of big bass.
The Huddleston Deluxe comes in four different rates of fall, 0, 5, 12, and 16. These numbers represent the approximate depth (in feet) the bait will run on a slow, steady retrieve.
The Huddleston Deluxe ROF 0 is a floating bait that remains perfectly vertical, with no rolling over, and is killer as a deadstick trout lure. The ROF 5 excels as a shallow water swimbait or any time the trout are near the surface, especially when the water is still cool in the spring. The ROF 12 and 16 will be for working deeper structure or a faster retrieve in shallower water. All four ROF's are 8 inches in length and feature the most lifelike finish you will ever find in a trout bait. Try different ROF's for different situations.
Try using the ROF 0 and ROF 5 on a slow, lazy retrieve on the surface to create a wake that will call big fish from a long way away.
The Huddleston Deluxe 8" Trout is a big, heavy bait. Twenty to thirty pound test and a long, heavy or extra heavy rod is recommended.
Comments: Recently purchased a ROF 0 to mod into a wake-style bait. I absolutely love a Hudd, they're my favorite swimbait. However, the ROF 0 I got only has the top hook and no option for rigging a harness on the bottom as the little holder is gone. Ngl, I am disappointed. I'll still buy them, but be aware if you are trying to rig bottom hooks on a 0 that it will be next to impossible to do so.
From: John: NC 1/29/23
Comments: ordered the 8 inch ROF 5 huddleston in the hitch color. The swimbait arrived in a box that was obviously way too small for the bait and the tail was folded inwards so it could fit within the box. As a result, the tail was pretty badly kinked and did not swim right. However, I managed to fix this by boiling the tail and it currently swims fine now. A little annoying considering that they cost 30 dollars per swimbait, especially since I have ordered many hudds from TWH in the past without any problems. But other than the poor packaging on tackle warehouse's part, the swimbait is excellent. Since it is an ROF 5, the bait shimmies on the fall similar to a senko making this one of my most favorite baits for targeting big suspended fish off docks. I noticed that this huddleston does not come with a bottom hook hanger anymore, I do not know if this is something that is exclusive to my specific rate of fall or if this is a universal change for all huddlestons but it is something important to note if you plan on rigging any belly trebles. I personally fish the stock jig hook so it does not affect me. The hand painted colors are fantastic and the consistency has been very good on all my swimbaits. The jig hook is sticky sharp which is very impressive for being such a heavy wire hook. And most importantly, the bait consistently produces big fish. Even though I fish in the midwest, I can get a modest amount of bites on a good day with my biggest bite pushing 7 pounds. Interestingly, 2 and 3 pounders will still hammer this bait which I find impressive on how easily they can fold a bait this size into their mouths. To conclude, the 8 inch Hudd is a must have for anybody willing to put in the time and effort into potentially catching the biggest fish of their lives. However, if I keep getting kinked tails out of the box from TWH, I'll just buy through Huddleston Deluxe's website instead.
From: Sam: IN 11/27/22
Comments: The Huddleston is just like Santa Claus - if you truly believe you will experience the magic! You have to be patient and persistent with this bait. I can't count the days I've been skunked, but when they are on it you can experience the best day of your life. Using the 8" rainbow trout pattern this Fall I had an unbelievable week just crawling it across the bottom. Two fish one day (a 7-2 and 5-6) and three days later my best five fish weight ever, and I've been to Mexico 20+ times with amazing days. I caught 6 fish, missed a hard strike, and broke my 25 pound fluoro on the hookset on another. 5-0 to 9-2 and 38-3 for my best five with 7.74 as an average. A few days later a 5-6 and a 9-3! And I live in a state where most guys are happy to catch one 5 pound bass in their life. If you have lakes with bass and stocked trout you have to try this bait out. That advice is my Christmas present to you!
From: Scott: Unkown 12/29/21
Comments: Super subtle movement on the retrieve. I can't stress enough all my bites are on a crawl when I'm focusing on turning the handle slowly. Been throwing it on big points and smaller rockpiles for now. Don't get caught up trying to fish it everywhere. Pick a few spots for the day and hammer down cast after cast. The bites will come.
From: Jed: Rohnert Park, CA 10/24/21
Comments: I guess what makes the Huddleston superior to other baits is that you can creep it at an extremely slow speed and the tail will still sway back and forth. I think it has a hyped up reputation too but also a lot of potential to catch giant bass.The cons about it are: 1) the action is not great at fast speeds. The tail barely kicks back and forth and the rest of the body just drags strait through the water without movement. I think the $10 Walmart savage gear looks better on a fast retrieve. 2) the Hudd gets damaged pretty easily. One of mine ripped on the first cast after I got snagged. Overall a good bait but i thought I should share the cons that I noticed while using it.From: Cyrus: California 12/16/20
Comments: This bait runs on its side. Face peeled off after the first time fishing. Junk.From: Unknown: 7/7/20
Comments: Great swimbaits that catch the big ones. Has an excellent action in cold water with a slow thump and in warmer water the thump is even more pronounced. The only downside I've seen is not with the Huddleston but with Tackle Warehouse not having them in stock for multiple months at a time. Luckily there is a place I can always order them from
From: Ryan: Bloomington, IN 4/11/20
Comments: Does not work properly. Bought this for my son for his birthday. It flips on is left side and then pulls dead left with no action. Looks like a dead fish being dragged back to shore. Tackle Wharehouse gave me an incorrect number to Huddleston to work it out myself rather than letting me return it. Kind of shocked TW wouldn't take care of this and deal with Huddleston themselves. I'm incredibly disappointed and feel like I just tossed $31 plus shipping to the wind.
From: Jeff: Fort Worth 12/8/18
Comments: caught my PB on this 11.4 in the winter time. Cant recommend it enough.
From: Ace: Austin, TX 4/30/18
Comments: Awesome swimbait. The tail subtlety moves side to side. Colder the waters getting the better they work. You can wake it it work it like a jig. I live in WI and catch them on this so stop telling youself it wont work. It DOES work and WILL work no mater where you are in the country.
From: Eric: Richmond 9/20/17
Comments: This bait simply works i have caught bass from 4.6 all the way up to 12.95lbs (my PB) this bait has caught me some total giants I don't always get bit on this bait but when i do there total giants
From: Nick: Chester, VA 12/17/15
Comments: Sorry but the Savage Gear doesn't have anything on the Hudd. This bait excels when fished at a crawl, where this style of swimbait performs best. If you have toothy predator fish hanging around, they too will eat this bait. But if you aren't fishing in a gar hole or pike pond, you'll be fine. Buy a lure retriever, because if you do it right, you are going to hang a fair share of these
From: Bass Dork: Long Beach, CA 12/10/15
Comments: One of the best swimbaits ever made. When using reel in as slow as possible keeping the hudd in contact with the bottom. ROF 12s are my fav. These baits are worth every penny.
From: Michael: Fremont, CA 12/27/14
Comments: One of the best trot imitating baits out there. I rig mine "Butch Brown Style", it works. All fish I have caught have been hooked in the roof of the mouth towards the back. Have caught fish from 4 pounds all the way up to 8 1/2. I run 20lb mono but will switch over to fluorocarbon soon. No matter where you are, fish will bite it. I'm in Michigan and catch fish on it. Don't listen to the nay-sayers! Throw it!
From: Nathan: Saginaw, MI
Comments: Bought one of these to try and must say they work as I now have five of them. Fish the ROF 5 and 12 and both have produced fish. Not many bites but when you do it's a good one. So far nothing under 6lbs. Rigged with a accupoint 2x short 1x strong ewg hook in a 1/0 size fished with it out of the top connected with 65lb power pro. Even the 12, cut the top hook off. Fish have a hard time throwing the bait since they can't use it against you with the straight pull on the treble. Also hold it to the back with a clipped paper clip which you loose but it keeps you from tearing the bait up more using super glue. Also have added glass worm rattles to the tale for a little bit of added noise in dirtier water. Fish it on 40lb power pro and 25lb p line cxx. Great bait, make sure you have the tackle and rod to handle the weight so you can enjoy the pleasure of fishing instead of worrying about loosing it on undersized tackle.
From: Will: Long Beach, CA
Comments: Killer swim bait. Awesome action on a slow retrieve with a realistic look and feel. ROF 12 and 16 come with strong and pretty sharp top hook and option for belly hook. The bait will get chewed up from teeth marks but well worth it for the quality of Bass you'll catch. Throwing it on a Powell 725 MagHvy rod, Lews Tournament MG 7.1 reel with 40lb Power Pro braid with 17lb mono leader.
From: Chris: CA
Comments: There is weedless 8in huddleston version for this bait that is new, I hope TW stocks that weedless version of 8in huddleston. That looks better then 6in weedless huddleston, my huddleston is 5 years or older and still works. Love this bait.
From: Alex: KS
Comments: This thing is a big bass factory!!! Havent caught a 10 pounder in my life in SoCal until I bought one of these beauty's. these are the only thing I use for bass in the winter!! A must buy!!From: Cody
Comments: i thought these came with the weedless imbedded hook like the 6inch model, i put a stinger hook on it so its fine now
Comments: This may be redundant but this bait catches BIG fish folks!!! It's simple, really. Get the correct gear to fish it, fish it...fish it... fish it. Keep fishing it and you'll become a believer. Patience and confidence is all you need. I will say it is best served in clear waters in my little experience with it. If you want my opinion, just keep the top hook!
From: Ryan: Seattle, WA
Comments: Butch Brown you are a genius!
From: Sam: Southern California
Comments: i ordered two of the rainbow trout colors,one is a rof 5 and the other is a rof 16. the 16 had a tear in one of of the bottom fins which glue could fix. it also had a splash of black on the bottom of the head/gill area and looks terrible! the 5 has a faded paint jop compared to the 16. i like huddleston baits alot! but for 25.00$ i wish they were more consistant in color and detail!
From: Brandon: Wooster, OH
Comments: Great for Northern Pike of all sizes. They litterally can't resist them.From: Jon: Upstate NY
Comments: I agree, one of the best!
From: Jess: Rosemead, CA
Comments: best bait to use in california
From: Justin: Hemet, CA
Comments: this is the perfect swimbait for where i fish. i have caught so many bass on this bait i need to buy another one.
From: Matt: Orange County, CA
Comments: If you like fishing rubber trouts, this is the one you should be fishing. I like the ROF12 for just about all situations. I just prefer to fish mechanical type baits more.. even though I have hooked lots of fish on these and know lots of people who have too.Best rubber for your $$$ if you get one that swims strait still.
From: Tacklejunkie: Southern California
Comments: cough- dont buy them they definitely dont work....wink wink
Comments: Hands down the greatest trout swimbait out there. Awesome action and extremely realistic. Only problem is with the rigging on them. Even though there is a place for a stinger hook its just to risky to put a hook on the bottom because fear of loosing it. But once you find a good enough way to put a hook on the top its killer. Just super glue weak spots every once in a while and your set.
From: Chris: Chula Vista, CA
Comments:The problems I have with this bait is that the paint comes off at the head (I ordered the rainbow trout color, so i just filled in that part with black sharpie marker). Another problem is that the dots on the bait fade away after a while (but you can easily fix that with a sharpie marker by just filling in the dots). It has a great swimming action, better than any other soft-plastic swimbait ive used!
From:Buzand: Hollywood, CA
Comments:Awesome product!
From:Bob: Oakland, CA