Caught this GIANT BASS on a bait that most people still don't know about (GOT A FREE REPLICA)

Although this bait has been around for awhile most anglers still don't know about it. It's still and underground thing at the professional level because they don't want to expose the bait. I've been telling guys don;'t sleep on this bait. This won't be the last you hear of it either.
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I started fishing when I was just a young kid and instantly fell in love with Bass Fishing. Started fishing tournaments when I was in high school and have been fishing them ever since. For years I fished every tournament I could enter sometimes fishing as many as 45 tournaments a year. I qualified for the Elites when I was 30 but didn't have the sponsors or money to compete so I turned it down. Got sponsor support later and fished the FLW Tour for 2 years and having been fishing the Toyotas since 2006. I’ve won 5 Angler of the Year Titles becoming the only fishermen to have more than 3 AOYs in the Toyota series. Won numerous events along the way that has helped shape my way into working for Strike King as head of product innovation. Along the way, I picked up a camera and started filming my endeavors. I have now fallen in love with making videos about fishing and delivering it to you. Follow along the journey...it should be an honest and fun ride!

[@themajik1]

I wish more states did this. Congrats to you and to Texas for doing what they can to promote catch and release and grow big fish. And thanks Todd, you do many great things for the industry and for the sportsman!

[@DennisDoOffical]

Use the saying if you see something say something. If you see people taking , make them in the least uncomfortable while they do it. Maybe they will stop maybe they won't but let it catch in they people will say something to you in an aggressive manner. It's natural behavior to avoid confrontation. The silent need to unzip there mouths.

[@randygoad8834]

Sure wish more States would adopt this. Thanks for being a ambassador for the sport and showing this. Great catch and great bait !

[@bassnbuckbillyb824]

Outstanding TC!I wish Tennessee would adopt a program like Texas!Great job and AWSOME fish care bro!👍🏼👍🏼

[@erk678]

I use to spend my vacations on Toledo Bend and the fishing back in the seventies was worth the sixteen hour drive. Now I am in my seventies and to old to make the trip. Now I will just have to watch Todd show how it’s done. Now I think I will just go to the garage and look at my baits😎❤️🎣👍

[@troyknox5720]

Dude! That’s a tank. Loved the process of the weigh in and your videos. Keep them coming please. Best content out there

[@mikegardiner3934]

very cool, todd!! Thanks for taking us along for the experience. God bless!!

[@gregarmstrong6798]

Nice fish!! Thanks for sharing the experience. You did a great job taking care of that beaut throughout the process.

[@areddfishing7473]

Awesome video todd! That bait is incredible! And we appreciate your brought it back to the masses!

[@TnVolFan]

That was awesome Todd!!!! Thanks for sharing

[@joewinkler2168]

Cool video, Todd! Congrats !

[@fishes2much]

Congrats on the trophy! The HH is special. Thanks for sharing it with the rest of us.

[@DouglasSubbs]

Congrats on the 10.4 pounder. Glad the family could witness the process. Thank you for bringing us along too. HH strikes again.

[@garyhightower8105]

Y’all have biguns cause y’all take excellent care of your lakes unlike KENTUCKY !!!!!!! Our lakes are pitiful and tough as nails now where we use to be able to catch 20lbs easily keep up the good work man proud of and for you and y’all in TEXAS

[@chrishampton8842]

Very cool video of the process from catch to certifying the giant. Can’t wait for the next one

[@richwarren2475]

Congrats on a special catch that you got to share with your family. Also a part of the amazing 10lb club. Cherished memorie for ever for you. Thank you for sharing with us. Happy holidays to you and your family!!!

[@mikeantes9597]

Great fish Congrats Todd!!!!

[@JeremyMartin-xq7pb]

Congratulations Todd. Beautiful fish. Texas knows how to take care of their fisheries.

[@tobycarroll9416]

Wow nice fish buddy!! Congrats! The TPW has done a great job for the fish and the fisherman. I bought a couple a while back and I do like them. Thanks Todd for the videos, I always enjoy them.

[@martygillette3764]

Great video Todd.

[@chundle09]

Wow that’s awesome thanks for sharing the process. Yeah man let’s here that story!

[@scottclark1168]

That's was pretty cool seeing the process on how that goes down,I wish NC would do this,we have big fish but this would help tremendously,cool video Todd and congratulations on another 10+👊

[@travisdavies8894]

They are planting F1 largemouth in NC. Norman and Jordan have already been getting them

[@JerryMona]

Great video. That huge bass had some serious stamina. Thanks for showing the process...might come In handy for that day when I finally catch a 10 lber!

[@johnrayner5599]

Congratulations Todd!!!

[@racerxv6valvoline424]

That was awesome Todd!!! Way cool that y'all do stuff like that in Texas...I throw my hybrid hunters still today, haven't caught the giant yet but I know it's coming....

[@Glock-1]

Man this thing is so much more than a grass bait because it comes through cover so good,I've been catching them in laydowns and stumps! This is a great bait

[@codyhooser3333]

Great Job Todd 👏 👍

[@johnkorzeniecki8532]

Great how Texas does that with big fish. I'm from upstate NY and a 6lber is a biggun up here. Love your videos...keep up the good work! 👍

[@johncox2394]

thats funny, i just rewatched your old hybrid hunter video this morning. i've got to start throwning it more. congrats on the biggun!

[@sjbelaire67]

Just earned a sub! Great video man!

[@ericsadventuresfishing8832]

great job showing this off to the world. it's one thing to stock a ton of fish. releasing these very special large fish back to naturally breed is key, you know for sure the genetics are good for growing master level fish. and you always have the chance down the road for someone else to catch the monster you let live.

[@Weird_Wild_World_ofWheeler]

I am from Louisiana and fish Toledo Bend every now and then. Its my dream to catch a 10 plus fish. Thanks for documenting the catch and process doing the Lunker Program. Its awesome to see.

[@fishingwithford4992]

Thanks for showing us the process...

[@chrisstevens9798]

After watching your videos last year i picked up a few and smashed on them in Feb March and April on big Sam. One day i hit inside grass lines and had over 30 keepers in about an hour. Same day I saw Dakota Ebare filming a pro team journal video on my way back to the ramp. Next trip i slid in to check that spot and caught a 9.8 and left. Great bait, one that may run down to 7-8 feet would be great for when the water rises above the grass after a draw down.

[@Patriot-dt3wk]

Sure wish more states managed their fisheries like TX. Congrats on the DD!

[@jeffporter100]

Very nice fish!

[@bruceesterline3170]

Nice catch 👍

[@yankeebass1]

Love those baits. Funny thing is now I don't have any square bills in my tackle bag. Favorite colors are Clearwater Minnow, Oyster and chartreuse Perch and Gold. I have the smooth and haven't thrown it but may need to have it with me this Saturday on Chic. Usually throw the Jr most but will use the original on bluff walls and summer time into fall. Absolutely love this bait. Quick question for you, I notice it is cloudy, what was the water clarity. I usually throw oyster when it is low light, cloudy and some stain in the water. and Gold or Chartreuse Perch when it is cloudy but water is pretty clear with great results. So what made you decide to throw Smooth?

[@jamiejuicenewton3349]

Wish the VA/MD DNR here on the Potomac would consult with the Texas Dept. to get the big fish back in numbers.

[@michaelsheppard4227]

Great video. I wish Alabama would adopt something like this.

[@johnkent9019]

What a great program!

[@lpbass8369]

Nice fish todd ,Good for you man ,Sure wish mass. would do anythng to help our lakes,thank god for the herring and shad.

[@rickrobinson7032]

Big one Todd!

[@techtiger38]

Let me tell you something Castledine. I messed around Ringo Flats down off FM 4123. I caught a 14# Spotted Bass and a 13# Smallie. On the Rinky Dinky Football Jig.

[@abreug2]

Lol Yep.. I have a lake house on La side of TB. My neighbors look at me like i’m crazy fishing in the heat and not keeping any bass. 😂😂

[@DanielBoone337]

They do the free replicas on toledo bend for bass 10lbs and bigger but texas has better regulations in place to grow bigger bass for sure... I've caught a couple over 10 1st one I didn't know about the replicas and let her go after some pictures but the 2nd one by the time I was going to pick up to get it weighed for the free replica she wasn't doing good in the live wells so I didn't want to chance it. I would love a video on best way to keep bass alive and even what to do when you catch them out deep.

[@user-vw5bp4uj8b]

I've caught a lot of good ones (not nearly that good) on the hh this year. Great bait!

[@EpIc_NaChO]

It's a great lure. Me and my brother were fishing a slough. Similar to the California Delta. We weren't catching a darn thing. Well I had bought 2 hybrid hunters in smooth color to try out, Once we started throwing them we couldn't keep them off lol it was insane. This was the dog days of summer mind you.

[@laramybohn1730]

Keith’s Toledo Bend Tackle is an awesome store. I love that place.

[@G8AR]

Hey Todd I’ve been fishing the Hybrid Hunter for several years since seeing your first Hybrid Hunter video of you fishing with it. I have had great results fishing it early morning, late evening in swamps in 4 feet of water over grass. Initially I wasn’t able to purchase the lure locally here in Canada and was able to purchase several at Academy Sports in Houston when I was down visiting family. Question: Besides the size, is the only other difference between the Hybrid Hunter and the Hybrid Hunter Jr. the depth is goes when retrieved? Thanks

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

The small one goes a little shallower but not much basically the same bait just smaller

[@tracynewman5246]

Congratulations Yeah I live on TB in Texas and l also belong to TBLA in Louisiana that has these fish mounted they also do great things for the lake other than the lunker program June 7th we turned loose 50 thousand Florida strain fingerling into the lake that was bought thew donations and money raising to buy these fish as members me and a friend picked up 4 bags of fingerling and turned our loose on the Texas side where we live what a great feeling to give back to the lake and the fish we love to catch we promote catch and release eat the smaller ones and please let these bigger fish go and grow these fish are here for us all not just for tournaments anglers would love to see these bigger tournaments donate money for our restocking program To bad Texas doesn’t have a organization as Louisiana does

[@williamknight5142]

Good one👍👍👍👍👍

[@laramybohn1730]

I’m so excited and it’s only the 5 second mark of the video lol!

[@denniskiblerbassguy]

Congratulations very nice

[@dustinwalker8152]

The bubba or HH has to be the most under the radar bait on the US domestic market.

[@davidpowell5111]

Love it. I have 3 hybird hunters yet to catch a fish but i live in VA Man how does it feel to have people ty for making us all better at the greatest sport in the world top shelf videos keep it rolling man. I'll keep slinging That smooth hunter.

[@jordancox1636]

just had the same experience with Keith Nabours last month - 10.01 lbs! Very impressed with how he handles the big girls! 😂

[@richardc8695]

Great Fish

[@nancyzipperer8819]

I've slayed so many bass this year on the H2. Bet that up Casteldine

[@gregarmstrong6798]

That’s a good looking plug you caught that toad on! Instead of Smooth , you should have named it Shameless!😉 All kidding aside, Shameless would be a cool color name for a crank!! Slide that one past Strike King…

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

I love it, I’m going to this next week at Icast

[@kevinvaughan2570]

i wish Oklahoma would start this program. we need it.

[@shawnhammack5302]

My only comment I'd empty beds fade fast, so if it looks fresh, you know the fish is either coming and going or hasn't been gone long. Fish leaves, and the next day, you can't hardly tell it's a bed or you at least know it's not fresh.

[@TheFishdoctor1952]

I have 2 of the jrs., sweet shad and chart/black, for over 3 months. So far they suck. Haven't caught a 12 incher yet. Maybe it's a TB thing.

[@greenpighunter6930]

Excellent

[@rogerdudra178]

Greetings from the BIG SKY. I'll see. Around here, when I get a big fish it's either back in the water or dead.

[@raynaldosoliz6755]

smooth move

[@joffrechampagne7908]

This is a yea and a boo That the hybrid hunter produces, is known to many that follow you - the yea That many don't know about it ? is both a boo and a yea The yea part is that there aren't many throwing this - you're throwing a bait they don't see that much It's also a boo, in that it's an incredible bait ! Don't miss on this one people ! Strike King did it right 🎉

[@cajunsorc1045]

best thing Louisiana could do would be hire Texas to manage the Louisiana fisheries!!! And I'm from Louisiana!!!

[@laramybohn1730]

Smooth is the color I caught my 8.8 on.. The first time I ever threw a HH I caught that 8 lol.

[@JoseMartinez-dq4km]

That is awesome

[@davidgarner4716]

It’s not just Toledo, it’s state wide over here. I’ve got some friends that spend a week over each year just to stock the freezer with bass. And they won’t go to Fork because of the slot and can’t keep all of them. Louisiana mentality keep ‘em all shoot ‘em all.

[@scottmcfalls2192]

I've got to use my hybrid hunter more !!!! 😁

[@matthewhallman4358]

Love it

[@jeremyduncan9165]

Missouri needs some fish management like Texas!!! Go to are lakes and be luck to catch a 5 pounder on a 7 day fishing trip. Sucks

[@BenC-77]

I'm still surprised that people dont throw the Hybrid Hunter. I love it!!!!

[@lpbass8369]

I do and its under used

[@captainhunter_oubre1364]

My all time favorite tackle shop. Love going shoot the shit with Ben.

[@TheJamurphy99]

U know u have big fish when the guess of weigh by a person on the phone is 13. 10 is super rare around here

[@damianwilbanks7382]

caught my personal best (10-8) on a hybrid hunter last november on chickamauga

[@McCuneFishing]

Went to Toledo once and I noticed how many people eat bass there more common than any place I’ve been in the country

[@scottheid2029]

Congrats! Please tell Randy Blaukut we have great fishing in Texas, all during the spawn and we have great fisheries. The misinformed are spreading a great deal of unfounded science on other channels.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Agreed

[@bobbycolson1957]

Something to be said for fishing where they live

[@timlawrence7246]

What a toad. H2 works great on the CA Delta……just tell Ish to use it on the Wednesday Nighters

[@Imragnar1]

Catch and release into the fryin pan!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Did you watch the video?????????

[@randolphray7896]

,I live by falls lake nc it used to be awesom from80,s till 2010 I moved came back in 2020 its nothing like it used to be seemed like not many bass there ,90% fishing 10% catching alot of fish presure Idk if it's alot of bass eaters I don't ask wat anyone caught,used to be alot of fish eaters back in the day,I talk to wild life people they think bass population is good,they say mother nature stock better than they could so they don't stock don't manage lake at all,falks lake fends for itself I been fishing it since it was a river,an there's a idiot controlling lake level they pump it down if they no rain comeing ,if it gets high they pump it out fast as they can,they pump it so much in spring water stays cold they want let it back up for good spawn,used to control water level back in the day a fool is in charge now,I'm 4 miles from ramp retired an stay disgusted with lake it sucks most of the time,if u no u no if u new to lake then u dint no a dam thing

[@johnz5055]

My mom gets mad when i release a bass she loves fish but i want my boy to be able to fish for those fish when he gets older I'll keep other fish but not bass

[@BigGuy86ed]

I wish Az game & fish could stop focusing on trout in a warm water state and get on board like Tx...

[@ostandkaltara5480]

First view Good night 🌉🌉🌉😴

[@johncrouch5778]

Don’t talk about people keeping bass until the tournaments stop doing weigh ins, the number of floating bass around ramps after tournaments are disgusting. But yall pros never want to talk about that.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Talk about it all the time. Problem is our tournaments I fish don’t have that problem. So it’s hard to talk about something that doesn’t happen to me

[@cjr4497]

Dude, Louisiana hates fish and deer. If our population could kill them all they would. I wish we would go to 5 bass, but our "biologists" say we have plenty fish and the data doesn't support restrictions. On a good note, a lot more guys turn back the big ones and don't keep as many as in years past. I do keep bass on public lakes, but not all the time. I certainly don't keep anything over 3 pounds. One ugly truth too keep in mind as well is that the guy that shows up to Toledo twice a year and keeps all his fish kills less bass than am avid tournament angler on the lake.

[@lonniehall9006]

31k people that didn’t hit like button, can’t believe it. Ky

[@julieoliver8170]

Stupid people out the fish back... immediately.

[@scottshipley7376]

This video actually pisses me off, because Tennessee doesn't do jack sh for bass. We have hatcheries all over, for trout... 25 trout fishermen in a state with 2 million bass fishermen. I literally argued with twra about it, she says there are more bass in Tennessee now than has ever been. They've been counting with Morris code technology and I have 2023 tech to count with.

[@BT-xm4cq]

Yes unlike Florida were the FWC does NOTHING to protect our fishing and the spawn you have a great resourse that dose there jobs, Florida is a JOKE Okeechobee is a waist pit were are the fish ? please let me know and thats sad.

[@djradrs199]

Very Kewl to see the process

[@jorrdanlease3106]

I eat big bass and I showcase Mt catch and fillets of giant bass in Louisiana and abroad f releasing em for them youtube yuppie pros I say, if you like it EAT EM

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Awesome, you sound like a guy most get a long with