What is a Tough Tugger? It’s a one-of-a-kind paddletail that blends the strength of ultra-durable thermoplastics with the heavy, "pumping & thumping" action of a classic oversized paddletail. Designed to create major disturbance in the water, this bait is perfect for slow retrieves or vertical jigging, making it irresistible to hungry predators.
Durable & Effective The Tough Tugger is built to last, even against notorious tail-rippers like bluefish, black sea bass, and toadfish. But make no mistake—this isn’t a finesse bait. Its bold movement due to an oversized tail and wide body stirs up plenty of water, drawing in aggressive predators like striped bass, large fluke/flounder, and red drum.
Includes 4 Tugger bodies per pack
Ideal for targeting fish in environments that hold lots of short striking toothy fish (reefs, inlets)
Heavy rolling action even at slow speeds
Ideal for use with 1/2 oz, 3/4 oz, 1 oz EPS Jigheads (5/0 hook)
Recommended hook size on other jigheads - 4/0 or 5/0
Introducing our specially designed Jigheads, crafted to perfectly fit the Extreme Paddletail Shad (EPS) & new Tough Tugger. These jigheads feature extra stout 2x strong hooks, ensuring durability and strength for even the toughest fish. The wire bait keepers securely hold your shads tight without tearing, providing a reliable and long-lasting setup.
Ideal for pairing with all versions of the Extreme Paddletail Shad & Tough Tugger paddletails, these jigheads enhance your fishing experience with their superior performance and ease of use. Each pack contains two high-quality jigheads, ensuring you have the right tools to tackle big stripers, redfish, musky, tarpon, and more. Includes two jigheads per pack
Recommended EPS Pairing
Pair 5/0 hook size with with 4.5" Paddletail or 4.25" Tough Tugger
Pair 7/0 hook size with 5.5" Paddletail or 5.5" Tough Tugger
