Pre-Rigged Tuna Grade Softbaits
Protail Harness Paddles
The Hogy Tuna Harness Protail Paddle Swimbait is the ultimate oversized swimbait designed for targeting giant tuna and other offshore predators. This heavy-duty swimbait is built with an internal 500lb test stainless steel harness, ensuring maximum durability under extreme pressure. Unlike traditional soft plastics, the Tuna Harness Protail Paddle Swimbait features a balanced, natural drop and retrieve action, making it an excellent match for large oceanic baitfish like bonito, bunker, and mackerel.
Designed to cast, jig and troll for trophy tuna. Checkout the Protail Harness Paddle Swimbait!
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"Engineered for Giants. Built to Battle."
Key Product Features:
Heavy-Duty Paddle Tail – Maximum Thump & Flash: Produces a strong vibration and flash, mimicking a wounded baitfish. Helps attract highly visual predators like tuna in both clear and murky water conditions.
Tuna-Grade Durability – Toughest Soft Plastic on the Market: Crafted from extra-durable saltwater-grade plastic that resists tearing. Can withstand multiple aggressive strikes without losing action or integrity.
Extended Hook Placement – Reduces Short Strikes: Positions the 4X strong VMC Tuna Live Bait Hook further back in the body while minimizing tail snags. Ensures secure hook-ups and prevents missed strikes, maximizing landing ratios.
Ultra-Strong Internal Harness – 500lb Test Stainless Steel: Reinforced internal harness for maximum strength under extreme drag pressure. Prevents lure failure while battling trophy-class tuna and offshore predators.
Why It Works:
Tuna anglers needed a soft bait option that could handle the extreme power of giant pelagics, so we engineered a fully harnessed soft bait that offers both durability and a natural presentation. Built to endure brutal strikes and high-drag battles, these jigs are crafted with premium materials and cutting-edge design—because when you’re chasing large tuna, compromise isn’t an option.
How To Use:
Casting: Cast near breaking fish or structure and retrieve at a steady speed to keep the bait in the strike zone. Use occasional pauses to trigger reaction strikes from following fish.
Trolling: Slow troll between 2-4 knots for optimal baitfish action. Allow the bait to free fall by shifting boat into neutral and pause.
Drop & Flutter: Drop the lure straight down into deeper water, allowing it
to flutter on the way down before starting the retrieve.
Tuna Harness Paddles: "Engineered for Giants. Built to Battle."
Harness Paddle Swimbaits
“Hogy Harness Paddles are Tuna killers! We love them when we are sight fishing - running and gunning & casting into tuna feeds. ” Hogy Customer Frankie H.
FAQ
Quick answers for most commonly asked questions about the Tuna Harness Paddle and fishing applications.
How does the Tuna Harness Protail Paddle Swimbait compare to traditional swimbaits?
Unlike traditional soft plastics, this lure is fully rigged with an internal harness and reinforced stainless steel components, preventing lure failure under extreme pressure. It delivers a more realistic action while remaining durable enough for multiple battles with trophy tuna.
What is the best retrieve style for the Tuna Harness Protail Paddle Swimbait?
The best retrieve depends on the situation:
Steady Retrieve: Ideal for imitating natural baitfish movements.
Slow Roll: Effective when tuna are following but hesitant to commit.
Twitch & Pause: Creates an erratic darting motion, triggering reaction strikes.
What makes the internal harness so important?
The 500lb test stainless steel harness ensures that the lure does not break under extreme pressure, making it one of the most durable soft baits on the market for trophy tuna fishing.
Can I troll the Tuna Harness Protail Paddle Swimbait?
Yes! This swimbait performs exceptionally well when slow-trolled over bait schools or pulled behind the boat at 2-4 knots. Its thumping paddle tail action keeps it swimming realistically at all speeds.
How do I detect a strike on the drop?
Tuna love to hit on the drop, and a bite can be subtle. Here’s how to tell:
Line stops sinking sooner than expected—this usually means a fish grabbed it.
Line slows unnaturally mid-drop—a fish might have intercepted the jig.
You feel a slight “tick” or pressure—immediately engage the reel and set the hook!
Why isn’t my harness paddle swimming right when trolling on the flat line?
If the jig isn’t tracking correctly, it’s likely not far enough out. Ideally, position it about 8 feet ahead of your inside spreader bars for the best action.
Pro Tip: Try flanking your inside bars with the jig—it helps create a natural-looking bait school effect that can entice even wary tuna.
How do I store my Tuna Harness Paddle?
The Hogy Roll-Up Mesh Jig Bag is the best option. Here’s why:
No vinyl to react with plastics—prevents damage to the swimbait's finish.
Rinse with fresh water in the bag—just hose it down after fishing.
Keeps jigs organized & tangle-free—ready to go for your next trip.
Roll Up Storage
Keep all your Harness Paddles carefully stored in one place with easy to rinse and store marine grade mesh storage bags.
- Easy-rinse marine grade mesh.
- Holds up to 3 Harness Paddles.
- Hassle free multi-pouch storage.
- Sturdy and durable locking wrap.
Tuna Jig & Pop Rods
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Hogy Tuna Casting Spinning Rod:
We've designed this Tuna Casting Spinning rod for casting big plugs and soft baits for large tuna offshore. Over the years it was hard for us to find the perfect rod that offered high-performance casting heavy plugs for tuna, so we decided to build our own.
Hogy Tuna Jigging Spinning Rod:
Like most of our lures, the Hogy System: Hogy Tuna Jigging Rod nails the right weight, action and backbone for long days jigging for big tuna. Designed to accommodate 10,000 to 20,000 class big game spinning reels, this rod is easy and fun to use, weighing only 12oz.
