Protail Paddle Guide Pack: 6.5" 3oz (3pc)

Inlets and passes offer the perfect combination of forage, current, structure, and passageways between the ocean and inland waterways. There is a good chance that tarpon will be available at nearly any Florida coastal inlet or pass at some point during their annual migration. Generally speaking, inlets and passes feature deep water and fast-moving currents, requiring anglers to deploy a heavier range of presentations to appropriately cover the water column.

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.

In this video, we join Capt. Rob Lowell of Cape Cod Offshore Charters for a day of Run N' Gun style tuna fishing out East of Cape Cod. With greasy calm conditions, the name of the game was utilizing a Run N' Gun style approach to quickly get in range of short-lived surface feeds. The lure of choice was the 4oz Hogy Protail Paddle. The subtle action of this swimbait proved effective when fished on a high-speed retrieve.

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,