Fishing Tip: make the most of your soft plastic lures
If you use soft plastic lures to fish shorelines or flats, you know that they are prone to tearing after repeated casts or a solid hook-up. Many anglers simply toss the torn baits and tie on a new body. If the lure is shredded badly, that’s the wise move. But if the tear is isolated to a small section at the front of the lure — as is often the case — consider this: simply rip off a small section (a quarter of an inch or so, or past the torn area) and rig up again. This creates a blunt “nose” that often gives the lure a more erratic action below the surface, and a slight chugging action when fished quickly atop the surface. It’s an especially useful trick when you find yourself on active fish but low on soft plastic lures.
