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Protail Paddle: 5.5" 3oz

5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
239 Reviews
Sale price$9.95
Color: PT GHOST

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The Pre-Rigged Pro Tail Series was designed with big game inshore anglers in mind. Featuring a specialized blend of tough, yet flexible soft plastic, professionally molded around the VMC Barbarian Jig Hooks. UV-infused soft plastic blend increases visibility in low-light conditions.



  • UV Infused Heavy Duty Soft Plastic
  • Increased Durability and Low Light Visibility
  • Heavy Thumping Tapered Paddle Tail
  • 3X VMC 8/0 Barbarian Jig Hook
  • Trophy Inshore Saltwater Strong
  • Attractive Baitfish Finish
  • Imitative Laser Eye
Model
Protail: 5.5" 3oz Paddle
Technique
["Casting","Jigging"]
Rigging
8/0 VMC Barbarian
Weight
3oz
Depth
["Sub-Surface","Mid-Water","Bottom"]
Materials
Protail Soft Plastic

The Pre-Rigged Pro Tail Series was designed with big game inshore anglers in mind. Featuring a specialized blend of tough, yet flexible soft plastic, professionally molded around the VMC Barbarian Jig Hooks. UV-infused soft plastic blend increases visibility in low-light conditions.



  • UV Infused Heavy Duty Soft Plastic
  • Increased Durability and Low Light Visibility
  • Heavy Thumping Tapered Paddle Tail
  • 3X VMC 8/0 Barbarian Jig Hook
  • Trophy Inshore Saltwater Strong
  • Attractive Baitfish Finish
  • Imitative Laser Eye
Model
Protail: 5.5" 3oz Paddle
Technique
["Casting","Jigging"]
Rigging
8/0 VMC Barbarian
Weight
3oz
Depth
["Sub-Surface","Mid-Water","Bottom"]
Materials
Protail Soft Plastic

Reviews

5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
Based on 239 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 230 Total 4 star reviews: 8 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Great lures

    Use these for stripers and love how life like they are. Well made durable and continue to be a go to in my tackle box. Recommend to everyone.

    KF
    Kyle F.
    Verified Buyer
    Summer Sale: 5.5" 3oz Protail Paddle Kit (4pc)
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    Caught my fish of a lifetime

    Solid weight and hook combo. Great action in salt water river. Stood up to the test.

    MB
    Michael B.
    Verified Buyer
    Protail: 6.5" 2oz Paddle
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 months ago
    Great paddle tail!

    Nice weight and action - stripers loved it (in white) when fishing the rips in nantucket sound last weekend.

    KD
    Kevin D.
    Verified Buyer
    Protail: 5.5" 2oz Paddle
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 months ago
    Slayer

    Slays striped bass, big or small, the 3.5 incher will catch them ALL.

    Ha, I made a rhyme!

    Hogy for life.

    Rip lips.

    Peace out.

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    Richard F.
    Verified Buyer
    Protail: 3.5" 1oz Paddle
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6 months ago
    Gets them everytime

    Deep down these lures bring the bass to straight. Great product as always.

    CM
    Capt Mike C.
    Verified Reviewer
    Protail: 6.5" 5oz Paddle
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