Hackberry Hustlers

[jl8200]

When these baits came out I heard a lot of talk about them. Now that seems to have died down so I was wondering if anyone uses them or has used them and what their opinion is. Also don't hear too much talk about Matrix Shad and Vortex Shad on here.

["W"]

Hackberry Hustler is a knock off of a Sand Eel with paddle tail


I use matrix Shad a lot with my customers and Little Johns also

[jl8200]

Yes Mr. W, that's what I always thought, its just a Norton Sand Eel w/ a paddle tail. The thing is no one seems to use them any longer. I guess there's so many options. Norton even makes a Sand Shad that has a paddle tail. Im not sure if that was before or after the Hackberry Hustler.

[jlincecum]

Most baits around here are fads. It's a new one every year almost.

[jl8200]

Yea guess they are fads but I just wonder how well they produce for people on average. I guess not well enough lol since there really isn't much mention of them.

[Cripley]

I am still pretty die hard on Matrix and Vortex shad

[jl8200]

Yea I just bought a couple different colors of Vortex Shad. Don't have a boat right now so haven't been fishing in a while. Maybe ill be able to go pick up the new Purebay 2000 this week and give them a try.

[swamp snorkler]

Originally Posted by Cripley

Matrix and Vortex shad

Used a lot in Dularge by guides.

[Trout rivers]

Love matrix shad they produce

[jl8200]

Whats the best way to fish the Matrix Shad? Is there a way you primarily fish them or do you vary the retrieve much?

[Trout rivers]

I vary the retrieve and I produce more fish tandem rigged