Pre-Rigged Softbaits

Slowtail Swimbaits

Perfectly designed for shallow water and slow retrieves.This lure is built for finesse, ideal for targeting finicky fish in shallow waters. It swims with delicate precision, outlasts the others, and
stays true to our fish-smart, fish-simple mantra.

Built for trophy inshore and light tackle offshore species. Checkout the Slowtail Swimbait overview with Capt. Ross Gallagher
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"The SLOW Roller"

The Hogy Slowtail Swimbait:

The Hogy Pro Tail Paddle is a simple yet robust paddle tail lure designed to tackle large predatory fish such as tarpon and tuna. Built with resilience and performance in mind, this lure is perfect for anglers seeking to land formidable species.

Where: Use the Hogy Slow Tail in shallow inshore environments, such as flats or estuaries. It excels in targeting species like striped bass, snook, and tarpon, especially in calm, shallow waters or where slow retrieves are needed to entice finicky fish.

When to Use: When heavier weights are needed for perfect tracking in moving water.

How To Use: Cast and retrieve slowly, allowing the twin tails to create lifelike action. Add subtle pauses or twitches to trigger strikes from more cautious fish.

Why It Works: The twin tails generate maximum action even at slow speeds, making it irresistible to large predators.

Made with premium plastic, the Hogy Slow Tail outlasts other softbaits, providing the ultimate balance between finesse and durability in shallow water.

Battle-Tested Plastic Durability

Constructed from premium, saltwater-grade plastic, the Slowtail can withstand aggressive strikes without tearing.

Slow Speed Action From Twintails

Unparalleled action, even at the slowest retrieve speeds. The thin, flexible tails create a natural, lifelike motion that entices even the most cautious fish, making this lure particularly effective in shallow waters where subtlety is key.

Exceptional Hook-Up and Landing

Equipped with VMC Barbarian hooks, known for their superior hook-up rates, the Slow Tail ensures fast penetration and solid hook sets, reducing the chances of losing your catch mid-fight.

“I bought this lure for shallow water fishing and the action and build to the lure is very impressive. The hook is razor sharp and the casting distances is phenomenal. I will definitely be getting more from Hogy! - Hogy Customer Jacob M.

FAQ

Quick answers for most commonly asked questions about the Slowtail Swimbait and fishing applications.

TIPS & TECHNIQUE

PROTAIL SLOWTAIL SWIMBAITS

Small Swimbaits for Big Canal Tarpon

Matching the hatch for big tarpon feeding on small baits using the 3.5" Slowtail Swimbait. Designed for slow retrieves near the surface or fishing the drop while jigging.

Spring Stripers | Hogy Slow Tails | Cast + Drop

The striped bass migration has hit Cape Cod waters! Capt. Mike Hogan heads out on Buzzards Bay aboard his 28' Contender in search of schoolie striped bass. Capt. Mike demonstrates how to catch finicky striped bass on light tackle using the Hogy Slowtails with a cast and drop retrieve!

How To: Swinging Swimbaits In The Current For Spillway Snook

Capt. Jay Clark shares his favorite techniques for targeting snook in heavy current from spillway outflows. Using the mid-water and low-level swimbait sweeping technique to target snook using swimbaits.

Sight Casting Tripletail with Slowtail Swimbaits

Capt. Ross Gallagher walks through his ideal setup for casting to triple tail down in Southern Florida. The Hogy Slowtail Swimbait is a perfect presentation for targeting these structure-dwelling tripletail. The life-like action of the twin tails allows for maximum action throughout the entirety of the water column.

How To: Slowtails For Finicky Surface Sipping Stripers

We crack the code on super finicky stripers sipping tiny hake and sand eels on the surface utilizing a slow-twitch retrieve with the new Hogy Slowtail Swimbait. Fishing out of Barnegat Inlet along coastal New Jersey with Capt. Rob Radlof of Waterman Charters, we push through some sloppy seas to find pretty epic surface feeds of southbound Striped Bass.

Dead Drifting Slowtails For Stripers

Capt. Mike Hogan joins Capt. Dave Peros targeting stripers staging in fast current along boulder fields. Fish are holding in slicks and back eddies, the perfect time to deploy a "dead drift" retrieve for maneuvering Slowtail Swimbaits through the feeding zones, and finding some quality stripers.

Landbased Tarpon Fishing The Minnow Run With Hogy Lures

Capt. Ross Gallagher heads over to Jensen Beach, Florida to target land-based tarpon during the minnow run migration with Hogy fan Dane Yelencsics. We cover a variety of tips for successfully hooking and landing tarpon on a variety of Hogy Pro Tail Paddle Swim Baits.

Everglades Winter Tarpon Fishing With Hogy Lures

We head deep into the Florida Everglades in search of early season Tarpon action along the shallow bays of Everglades National Park. Tarpon are staging in very shallow water, making excellent conditions for sight and blind casting to rolling fish. Pro Tail Paddles and the Charter Grade Sliders are the perfect presentations for swimming just subsurface along the shallow, tannic bays.

Light Tackle Tarpon Bridge Fishing

The Hogy Crew heads out of SWFL in search of light tackle tarpon action along coastal river systems. We focus on a late May night time outgoing tide, swimming Hogy Slowtail Swimbaits near the surface along bridge light lines.

How To: Sight Casting Cobia On The Surface

Capt. Ross Gallagher shows us how to sight cast to cobia schools over structure offshore using the Slowtail Swimbait. Having a rod rigged and ready with an appropriate lure is key for quickly pitching to cobia when they surface.

Winter Sea Trout | Slowtail Swimbaits

In this video, we join Capt. Ross Gallagher is down in Southern Florida for a trip targeting winter Sea Trout on Hogy Slowtail Swimbaits. The name of the game was locating grass flats and implementing a "Twitch Jigging" style retrieve to entice these Sea Trout to bite!

In the Field Blog

Deep Dives

Comparing the Hogy Slowtail vs. Hogy Protail Paddle: When and Why to Use Each

When selecting the right lure, choosing between a slow and subtle presentation or a more aggressive one can make all the difference. Two of Hogy’s most popular lures—the Hogy Slowtail and Hogy Protail Paddle—each have specific strengths and ideal conditions for use. This guide will walk through the differences,

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.

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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

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