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4299, How too fix Hudd tails?
Posted by Slough Crew, Fri Nov-10-06 06:14 PM
I've got a few Hudds that have been in their bags for a while and the tails over time have gotten a little crooked. Is there any way to fix this? The baits still run straight but the tail is off to one side during the retrieve. I think I've read about putting the tails in hot or boiling water but I want to make sure before I do this and ruin a bait by boiling the paint off of it. Thanks.
4300, RE: How too fix Hudd tails?
Posted by onemorebass, Fri Nov-10-06 06:59 PM
Hey Slough Crew,

Those baits are pretty much ruined. Why don't I take them off your hands so you won't worry about them. Stress over a few swimbaits is the least of your problems.

BTW: If there are any other baits you have that don't run true...I'll take them also. I'm just looking out for you fellow trophy hunter!
4301, RE: How too fix Hudd tails?
Posted by swimbaitkid, Fri Nov-10-06 07:12 PM
IF onemorebass can't fix them Hudd for you. I will try to fix them. But for everyone I fix it will cost you two hudd.
:-) :-)
4302, RE: How too fix Hudd tails?
Posted by Mattlures, Fri Nov-10-06 07:22 PM
Yes put the crooked part in boiling water for a minute. Then you can let them hahg until cooled or submerge them in cold water for a few minutes. Boiling them wont hurt them.
4303, RE: How too fix Hudd tails?
Posted by Slough Crew, Fri Nov-10-06 07:28 PM
Thanks for the replies, I put the tail in boiling water and but after a closer inspection I've got a "blem" the sides of the tail are different on each side, one side is catching more water than the other so I guess I'll just have to make due. When I take somebody with me that will be their bait. Oh yeah and thanks for the offers to repair it but the offers didn't sound too good........