Tater Hog Custom Lures

Tater Hog "Hustling Herring" SJK Tail Swimbait

$185

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Description

The Tater Hog "Hustling Herring" SJ (single joint with keeper tail) Swimbait is a highly effective bait designed to imitate Blueback Herring. You control the speed and the turns with quick reels and rod shakes. The Hustling Herring SJK is 5 inches in length and weighs .80 oz. It's the perfect size to match herring forage throughout the southeast. The bait sinks and the rate of fall can be changed with different hooks and split rings. This one is sure to be a hit with young and old anglers alike. It's easy to cast and fish due to its smaller size compared to some of our other designs. The keeper tail allows the angler with many different options of soft plastic to be added to the bait. Such as Fork tails, straight tails, etc. Color: Foiled Blueback

Specifications

Category

Swimbaits

Weight

0.8 oz (23 g)

Length

5 in (127 mm)

Sink Rate

variable

Field Notes

Use this as a herring-imitating swimbait around baitfish schools, points, and open-water cover when bass are feeding on Blueback Herring. The single-joint body and keeper tail let you work it with steady retrieves and rod shakes to trigger turns and a more natural fleeing-baitfish look.

Pros

  • Realistic Blueback Herring profile
  • Compact 5-inch size is easy to cast
  • Tail keeper allows soft-plastic tail customization

Cons

  • Requires tuning with retrieve speed and rod action
  • Sink rate varies with hook and split-ring changes

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