July 4th Special: Protail Swim Eel Offshore Tuna System Bundle (10pc)

The Protail Swim Eel System Bundle is built for offshore tuna anglers who need a simple, natural, and highly effective softbait system for fishing mid-water marks, deep-current zones, post-feed tuna, and sand eel feeds.

This bundle includes the Protail Swim Eel 4-Pack in Ghost and Olive, paired with Deep Thumper Jig Heads in 4oz and 6oz. Together, this system gives you a fast-sinking, true-tracking eel presentation that can be cast, dropped, slow-pitched, swung through current, or worked vertically through marked fish.

When tuna are feeding deep, scattered, or locked onto narrow forage like sand eels, halfbeaks, or small mackerel, the Swim Eel gives you a more subtle alternative to metal. The long tapered profile, tight swimming tail, and balanced jig head pairing create a natural eel presentation that stays in the strike zone longer without excessive flash or vibration.

The 4oz head is ideal for lighter current, shallower marks, and controlled presentations higher in the water column. The 6oz head adds the extra reach needed for heavy current, deeper feeds, faster drifts, or fish pinned closer to bottom. Both sizes allow the Swim Eel to drop quickly, track straight, and maintain a clean swimming posture through the fall, lift, swing, or retrieve.

This is a turnkey tuna softbait system designed to fish smart and fish simple. Rig it when tuna are marking but not showing, when the feed has gone down, when sand eels are on the menu, or when fish are ignoring flashy metal. Cast it, drop it, reel it, pitch it, or dead-stick it in the zone — the Swim Eel does the work.

Where and When to Use:

Use the Hogy Protail Swim Eel 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:

• Cast and Retrieve: Use a slow to medium retrieve to mimic an eel’s swimming action; occasional pauses add realism.
• Twitch and Jig: Add rod twitches during the retrieve to imitate an injured eel, drawing attention from predators.
• Drop and Lift: Vertical jigging technique for deeper waters,allowing the lure to fall naturally and then lift with a sharp motion to trigger strikes.

Why It Works:
The Protail Swim Eel’s realistic action and robust construction make it highly effective in attracting large predatory fish. Its eel-like motion combined with UV-infused, durable plastic provides the visibility and resilience needed for trophy-class fishing in various conditions.

Powerful Construction: Made with premium plastic, the Hogy Protail Swim Eel outlasts other softbaits, providing durability and reliability across all fishing
conditions.

Drop & Reel: Best for deep water, strong current, or tuna holding near bottom and mid-column marks. Drop the Swim Eel to the target depth, then use a steady slow-to-moderate retrieve for 6 to 10 turns before letting it free-fall back through the zone. The long eel tail swims naturally on the drop and stabilizes on the lift, creating a consistent subtle pulse that draws strikes from tuna keyed on sand eels, halfbeaks, and narrow-profile forage.

Kerplunk Post-Feed: Best when tuna have just finished feeding and are still in the area but no longer showing on the surface. Cast beyond the marks, let the bait drop, then use a short quarter-turn lift with the rod rising toward 11 o’clock before reeling the bait up through the zone and letting it fall again. Focus on the fall — the Swim Eel glides and pulses like a wounded eel, giving post-feed tuna an easy target below the surface.

Bounce & Hang: Best for fish holding low around structure, bottom seams, or heavy current edges. Keep the rod tip low, use short lifts with 1 to 2 cranks, then pause and let the bait hang in the strike zone. The Swim Eel’s long tail continues to wave naturally between movements, making this retrieve especially effective when tuna are marked deep but reluctant to chase faster-moving metal.

Dead-Stick in the Zone: Best for stationary marks, slow drifts, channel edges, or fish suspended in strong tidal flow. Drop the Swim Eel to the depth of the fish and hold it with light tension, allowing the current and bait design to create the action. This subtle, almost hands-off presentation is deadly when tuna are pressured, keyed on sand eels, or holding in current seams without actively chasing.

Slow Pitch Eel Jigging: Best for suspended tuna, deep marks, or fish reacting to vertical presentations but ignoring traditional jigs. Use a smooth lift with one full crank, then allow the bait to fall on a semi-slack line. The Swim Eel flutters, glides, and pulses on the drop, giving you a hybrid presentation that fishes like a jig but looks like natural forage in every phase of the retrieve.

• (1) 8inch Protail Swim Eel 4pk Olive
• (1) 8inch Protail Swim Eel 4pk Ghost
• (1) Deep Thumper Jig Head 4oz
• (1) Deep Thumper Jig Head 6oz