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Soft Plastic Swimbait

The most versatile artificial on this list, effective across a wide range of structure species when worked with a slow, steady retrieve near bottom.

Soft Plastic Swimbait fishing bait
How to rig it

Put it on the hook correctly

Rig on a jig head sized to the bait, matching hook gap to the plastic's body width.

Storage

Keep it usable

No storage needed, just keep it out of direct sun so the plastic doesn't degrade.

Optional gear

Gear for this lure

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Matched species

Fish that commonly match this bait

Common Questions

How do you rig Soft Plastic Swimbait?

Rig on a jig head sized to the bait, matching hook gap to the plastic's body width.

How do you store Soft Plastic Swimbait?

No storage needed, just keep it out of direct sun so the plastic doesn't degrade.

What fish does Soft Plastic Swimbait catch?

Soft Plastic Swimbait works well for Kelp Bass (Calico Bass), California Halibut, Sand Bass.