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Protail Paddle: 4.25" 1.25oz

$7.95

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Description

The Hogy Protail Paddle is our testament to designing lures to catch fish, not fishermen. The Protail is made in just a few fishy colors for easy system integration, using a custom blend of virgin BASF plastic tuned for action and strength—erring on best-in-class performance, not making the cheapest option. Our bodies have been obsessed over, from tail dynamics to reinforced battle hook pockets on the larger models. We’ve done all the obsessing so all you need to do is tie one on. No rigging. No tuning. No “magical” colors or limited runs. Just bad-ass swimbaits that catch big fish, every day.

Fishing Profile

Lure
Best for
Inshore, Inshore Saltwater
Presentation
Subsurface, Subtle Tail Kick
Techniques
Casting, Swimbaiting
Conditions
Open Water, Current, Clear Water
Size4.25 in (108 mm), 1.25 oz (35 g)
SeasonYear Round
WaterSaltwater

Field Notes

Use this as a straightforward paddle-tail swimbait when you want a simple tie-on presentation with no rigging or tuning. It is built for consistent action and strength, making it a good choice for covering water and targeting feeding fish in a variety of conditions.

Pros

  • Simple tie-on design
  • Custom plastic blend for action and durability
  • Reinforced hook pockets

Cons

  • Limited color selection
  • No rigging options or tuning flexibility

Reviews

Community ratings and field notes for Protail Paddle: 4.25" 1.25oz.

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5.05.0 out of 5 stars
Imported from hogylures.com
Best surf paddle tail out there Let me start with saying these are the easiest on the fingers to cast. Heavy lures with the wight all in the head are taxing to cast but this one is not whatsoever. The plastic is tough and holds up to tarpon very well and can even survive cudas. The hooks surprise me the most. They stay sharp for quite a few fish before you need to re sharpen.
5.05.0 out of 5 stars
Imported from hogylures.com
Fall Stripers I am a charter boat Captain on the Chesapeake Bay. We caught over 300 fish this fall, and these lures caught 80% of them. They are by far the best ready to go bait and hold up the longest. I ordered over 30 of these and I will be selling a lot of my other baits on my boat at next year's flea markets. My new go to lure. They are awesome.

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