Soft lures
are also known as soft baits. As the name implies, these baits are made of a
soft, supple rubber, which gives them a soft feel. Flexible lures are used for
freshwater and saltwater fishing and are available in many shapes, sizes, and
shapes. Rigging soft lures for saltwater fishing depends on what you are
fishing for, where you are fishing and whether you need to get the bait on the
bottom or near the surface.
Instructions:
#1 Tie your
soft bait lure picked up to the end of the line with a Palomar knot (see
Resources). Select a soft lure based on what species for which fishing is most
likely to strike successively. For example, if you go for stripers, consider a
sea shad or shrimp style lure soft. These imitate the shad or shrimp and
attract the strike striper. Select your lure according to food preference prey
species.
#2 Add split
shot platters, or tie pyramidal or barrel lures to the line, usually between 12
to 24 inches above the lure depending on the depth you want to get the soft
bait.
#3
Experiment with adjustable lure hooks. Flexible lures are designed to add or
remove hooks, allowing you to customize the lure for your saltwater purposes.
Use larger-sized hook hooks for larger species, such as mackerel or stripers,
and smaller hooks on soft lures for coastal species such as trout, bass, or
perch.
#4 Change
the bait color soft lure. Change the soft lure of a different colored lure
depending on the season and species for which you are fishing. A species could
hit in a color during the summer and a different color in the fall. Be prepared
to try different soft lures throughout the fishing season until you find the
right one for the fish.