Soft Plastic Baits

Soft Plastic Baits are simply, plastic based fishing lures. Originally developed in the late 1950's, these lures are made up of a soft, flexible plastic which gives them a life like action. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Soft plastic baits are designed to imitate aquatic food sources. Some examples of these are: fish, worms, grubs, lizards, crawfish, tadpoles, frogs, rats, and even snakes.

The reason soft plastic baits are so popular among fisherman is their life like quality, effectiveness, and the over all value. Soft plastics are cheap to produce and usually cost a few bucks for a bag of 6 or more. In most cases a hook is tied to a line and then bait is applied to the hook. When the bait is lost or damaged, the fisherman simply puts another one on the hook. The versatility is another reason for their popularity. Many of the same lures will work at any time of day and even different species of fish.

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