Thats funny. the first time I seen a Hudd swim, I said DAMN! I wish I thought of that! it looked so natural. And then a lot of people critisized its action even Rob wrote a review saying bass only eat it because it looks soo much like a trout not because of how it swims. I couldnt believe people actualy thought that the action was poor. REAL trout dont go around swiming like snakes. Actualy real trout probably have less movement than just about all other prey species. That tail on a hudd is great for a trout bait. It makes a poor tail on other species but for a trout its STRONG. thats why it catches fish. I am sure your Hudd is fine.