Hogy Protail Thumper: The Big Fish Paddle
Protail Thumper Swimbaits
The Hogy HDUV Thumper Jig Combo, featuring the Hogy Thumper Jig head, is built to withstand both inshore and offshore fishing demands, suitable for fish up to 150 lbs. This combo embodies the Hogy "Fish Simple" system, focusing on efficiency and reliability to catch fish, not just fishermen. Combining battle-tested durability and refined wobbling action at slow speeds, the Thumper is unbeatable in strength and functionality.
Built for trophy inshore and light tackle offshore species. Checkout how easy it is to rig the Protail Thumper swimbait.
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Where and When to Use:
Use the Hogy Protail Thumper in inshore, nearshore, and offshore environments. It excels in targeting large striped bass, bluefish, tarpon, and tuna in fast currents, deep waters, or rough conditions.
How to Use:
- Crank and Stall: Cast and retrieve with a medium to fast speed. Incorporate brief pauses to trigger reaction strikes.
- Kerplunk Method: Cast and Drop, letting bait to spanmultiple levels in water column.
- Drop and Pitch: Vertical jig by drop and reel.
Why It Works: The strong paddle tail creates a powerful thumping action that mimics swimming baitfish, triggering reaction strikes from large predators.
Powerful Construction: Made with premium plastic, the Hogy Protail Thumper Paddle outlasts other softbaits, providing durability and reliability across all fishing conditions.
Hogy Protail Thumper: The Big Fish Paddle
Thumper Swimbait Bodies
Expanded Size Options for Hogy Thumper Swimbaits: 6" Tails – Compatible with all Hogy Thumper Jig heads for consistent, realistic action across sizes.
Perfectly Paired Heavy Duty Rigging
Thumper Jig Heads
Thumper Jig Sizes:
- 3/4 oz: Perfect for shallow water and slow pitch.
- 1.25oz: Ideal for moderate depths and currents, great inshore and nearshore.
- 1.5oz: Versatile for both inshore and offshore use.
- 2oz: Built for strong inshore currents and light offshore applications.
Deep Thumper Jig Sizes:
- 3oz: Suited for heavy canal flows or offshore tuna.
- 4oz: Optimized for offshore casting, excelling in Cape Cod Canal conditions.
- 6oz: Designed for deep offshore slow-pitch jigging.
“A great swimbait for getting below bait schools to target the larger fish holding deep. These swimbaits excel at imitating bigger baits and triggering strikes from finicky tarpon, snook and jacks.” Capt. Chris Britton
FAQ
Quick answers for most commonly asked questions about the Protail Paddle and fishing applications.
What’s the best size Thumper Jig for the Cape Cod Canal?
For the Cape Cod Canal’s strong currents and depth, we
recommend the 3oz or 4oz Deep Thumper Jigs. The weight helps maintain control in powerful tidal flows, and the durability withstands the demands of the Canal's rocky terrain and aggressive striper bites.
What’s the best size Thumper Jig for surf fishing the beach?
For surf fishing, especially along sandy beaches, the 1.25oz or 1.5oz Thumper Jig provides enough weight to cast effectively while maintaining a natural presentation. This weight is ideal for covering different depths in moderate surf without sinking
too quickly or creating too much drag in the water.
What’s the best size Thumper Jig for casting at tuna?
For casting to tuna, especially in open water, use the 2oz
or 3oz Thumper Jig. This weight allows long, accurate casts, and the jig’s balanced design lets it sink just enough to stay in the target zone for tuna without too rapid a descent.
What’s the best size Thumper Jig for jigging tuna? When should I use a paddle tail vs. an eel tail?
For vertical jigging tuna, opt for the 4oz to 6oz Deep Thumper Jigs to reach greater depths quickly. Use paddle tails when mimicking larger baitfish or to produce more thump in the water, while eel tails are best for imitating slimmer profiles like sand eels or for slower, fluttering presentations.
Do I need super glue or zip ties to keep the soft bait secure on the Thumper Jig?
The Thumper Jig features an extra-long spring keeper molded directly into the jig head, ensuring a super-strong hold on soft baits. This secure design means there’s no need for additional zip ties or super glue—your bait will stay firmly in place through every cast and retrieve!
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Roll Up Storage
Keep all your swimbaits carefully stored in one place with easy to rinse and store marine grade mesh storage bags.
- Easy-rinse marine grade mesh.
- Holds up to 12 Protail Paddles.
- Hassle free multi-pouch storage.
- Sturdy and durable locking wrap.
Swimbait Casting Rods
Built with a soft, yet sensitive blank, these rods resist accidental breakage due to high sticking but still offer high sensitivity to light bites on smaller presentations, plus they have plenty of backbone in the blank to apply added pressure for larger inshore species. Paired with an appropriately sized reel, these are a pleasure to fish for daily applications.
- Mod-Fast Action Black For Increased Sensitivity.
- Premium Grade Cork Grip
- Heavy Duty Locking Aluminum Reel Seat
- Premium Ceramic Guides
