HOGY Limited Edition Tuna Deep Thumper Jig 8" Swim Eel

The Protail Swim Eel Tail reflects our effort to make the strongest and sexiest eel tail softbait for trophy-class fish, both inshore and offshore. On HD Barbarian Jig Heads, it’s a proven tuna slayer; on Classic Barbarian Jig Heads, it transforms into a precision tool for stripers, snook, and tarpon.

Design & Construction

Molded from Hogy’s HDUV ProTail Soft Plastic, the Eel Tail is ultra-tough yet soft, offering unmatched durability without compromising action. Its translucent, UV-reactive body adds a realistic shimmer, while the long, tapered tail delivers a tight, rolling pulse that mimics sand eels, halfbeaks, and other narrow forage.

The snug-fit collar interface mates perfectly with both HD Tuna Barbaruna and perfectly grips the 1” screw ceeper on Hogy’s Classic Barbarian Jig Heads, locking the lure in place without glue in either case. The result is a clean, straight alignment and true tracking at any speed.

Rigging Notes & Design

Snug-Fit Tail Socket: Precision-engineered to grip HDUV softbait tails perfectly inline. No glue, no screws—just a clean, mechanical lock that keeps the bait straight and secure, even under extreme drag. Rigging takes seconds: slide, seat, and fish.

Fastest Tuna Softbait on the market: The HD Jig Head system eliminates downtime. Swap between 8” Eel Tails and 6” Paddle Thumpers instantly to match depth, current, or forage. Perfectly balanced and always tracking true, it’s plug-and-play rigging for serious anglers.

HDUV ProTail Plastic: Each tail is molded from our ultra-tough HDUV ProTail compound—soft enough for lifelike motion, yet resilient enough to withstand dozens of strikes from tuna, stripers, or jacks. The UV-reactive finish adds a natural shimmer that lights up underwater.

Perfect Alignment, Every Time: The socket-to-tail interface was tuned for a flawless transition between head and body. That seamless connection means no wobble, no roll, and a perfectly natural swim through every phase of the retrieve.