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No, bass fishing only. Going with a brand new 8'. Spoke to the people at power-pole when I was selecting my bracket. And the 2-foot (while nice to have) won't really be a deal-breaker. Looking forward to getting it and getting out.

Anybody have or have experience with the 10' power poles? I'm going to be getting one this season and wondered if the 10 is worth getting over the 8. I've heard great things about the 8 from someone I know who has one, so I'm convinced it's the way to go. Just wondering if the 10 is any better or if there's anything one should be aware of.

If they're not hitting in the top or middle of the water column, go deeper. Work the bottom with finesse plastics, slower and smaller. You'll get 'em.

Thanks guys - appreciate the info.

Now that the fall winds are blowing up here in the NE, I'm in search of a new anchor for an 17-6" a glass boat. Anyone got any recommendations for a good anchor? The kind I'm thinking about is the folding galvanized types. Any info on the good or bad would be appreciated.

What times of year are you guys seeing the best results?

Nock is tough. The game warden said it's because they're so "well fed" by the supply of forage. I'd venture it's because I haven't too many hours logged on the lake. But, there's always this year.

Wow TC - thanks for these! Looking forward to breaking the ice with these baits.

That's good news

Preh You ever get bit on a Hudd, Tom?

Although I haven't got bit (yet), I throw mine out and reel it in slowly raising the rod and then lowering the rod. I believe its called "Yo-Yo-ing". I DID however get bit using a Savage-Gear 3D Trout. It's 7" and sinks pretty fast. I hooked into (what would have been) THEE biggest bass of my career, no question. Got him right to the boat, reached down for the d**n net, dropped my rod tip and he threw it. I let out the obligatory "Nooooooooo!!!". Then I fell silent and just stood there until my heart rate settled back down. … So I know they work, LOL.

You've caught on the hudds?

After watching the videos on Youtube, it's obvious these baits work well catching trophies. I've watched videos of 6# & 8# bass caught on them too - even on the east coast. Up here in the NE region (Pennsylvania for me), I know we have those sizes. And a lot of the info/videos indicate that these baits work well for colder seasons. So being that we're right in the beginning stages of cold weather, I was wanting to hear some success stories of anyone who might have caught any bass on any of these two baits (6" & 8" hudds)? Or other swim baits?

Which reservoir? Try throwing the bigger baits on a Full or New moon. Those moon-phase days, really bring out the big goons! Also, I hear that like snakes or other animals, the (biggest) fish feed every few days, so to target the biggest fish your lake has, one should fish it 2-3 days in a row. Seems like it makes sense...

Yup. Same mindset if you ask me. A 7 lbs. bass will eat an 8" swim bait, all day long, no problem. A 12" seems a little big (to me), but until recently, I'd have told you that an 8" was ridiculous and wouldn't ever work, LOL. But YouTube (and personal experience) has taught me different. But throwing an 8" WILL catch trophy fish. I mean, they catch those 10, 15, 18 pound fish on 8" swims all year long. We don't have those 15, 18 pounders up here, but going on the California example, those baits will bring out the biggest we (do) have, no question.