Hybrid Hunter Shallow Jr. And Hybrid Hunter Jr. Original Comparison

[@moliveira1025]

been wanting to try one of these guys out. Good to see someone is so enthused about them as much as you. That gives me a bit more confidence in them.

[@Eightmile_Drifter]

Yep, I really like them. Find a day when the wind is up and you have shallow cover and give one a go. You won’t be disappointed. Thanks for checking out the video.

[@mtthinking]

AMAZING video juice! 🤩

[@Eightmile_Drifter]

Thanks, thanks for watching!

[@scottsoucy6186]

I haven't tried these yet, but I have bought some of the Grass Tracker baits from Bass Pro Shops. Similar bait, but I don't think it has the little dorsal fin like on the Hybrid Hunter. One of my best largemouth this year came on the Grass Tracker.

[@Eightmile_Drifter]

I’ve tried one of the grass trackers last year and the biggest difference you’ll notice right out of the box is that the HH has a very loud rattle. I don’t remember the grass tracker having a hard rattle. The grass tracker could be a solid choice if you are in clear water or have very spooky fish. There is also an old rapala bait with that L shaped bill that I’ve wanted to try out but haven’t yet. Thanks for checking out the video and reminding me of the grass tracker. I may need to give it another go.

[@randybuchanan2110]

Were you fishing salt water?

[@Eightmile_Drifter]

For the footage in that trip I was. I’ve thrown both in fresh and salt. Using the original HHjr I’ve done ok in salt but the jr and full size original really shine in fresh water. I still have not caught anything on the shallow versions.

[@PHATBASSASSASSIN]

What’s your go to gear ratio for these

[@Eightmile_Drifter]

Started out with an older 5:3:1 baitcaster, but have since backed down to a 4:7:1 ambassabeur. I prefer a lower gear for cranking. The only issue I have is if the fish makes a run at me. Catching back up can be a chore but I prefer the feel of the low gear.

[@timdavis3532]

Thanks for the video

[@Eightmile_Drifter]

Glad you enjoyed it, I appreciate you checking it out. I still haven’t been able to get bit on the shallow

[@tattgamemartell9852]

THE LIP ANGLE LOOKS A LIL DIFFERENT ON THEM....

[@Eightmile_Drifter]

Best I could tell from looking they were the same but I didn’t measure the angle, you could be right. I still have not done well with the shallow.

[@karolbeachy5277]

Has an S on the bottom!

[@Eightmile_Drifter]

Yeah, that’s a good way to tell the difference. I still haven’t caught much on the shallows. These days I check to make sure there is no S before I tie on. Haha

[@roddybieber7031]

Can’t hear you….

[@Eightmile_Drifter]

Thanks for checking out the video, I appreciate the feedback.

[@Davo2233]

Line tie is in 2 different places

[@Eightmile_Drifter]

That and the slight weight difference is what I believe makes the baits run differently. I’ve thrown the HH shallow several times and haven’t quite figured out why I should use it over the original versions. Thanks for checking out the video.