Insert Weights are the go-to’s for soft-platics. Bob McNally. Insert or nail weights are designed chiefly for soft plastic finesse bass fishing. But they can be used for many soft lure fishing ...

The essential terminal tackle guide—hooks, weights, jigs—for beginner bass anglers. Use this checklist to build your starter ...

To rig a Texas rig, you’ll need a bullet weight, a worm hook, and a soft plastic lure. Slide a 3/8-ounce bullet weight onto your line, going through the pointed end first. Tie on a 4/0, round ...

Texas-rigged soft plastics are a go-to for catching bass on deep weed edges in natural northern lakes. Get rigging tips, gear guides, and top lure picks ...

Our bass expert picks the top 16 soft plastic baits for bass fishing, including the best worms, craws, swimbaits, and toads By Shaye Baker Apr 06, 2025 Photo/Justin Brouillard ...

The free rig is deceptively simple. It’s just a bell weight, a hook, and a soft plastic of your choosing. Here’s everything you need to know about fishing a free rig. The Free Rig. The standard free ...

Anglers and environmentalists are increasingly concerned about soft plastic fishing lures. These baits are often lost while fishing and then lie in the water or silt, with the loss raising ...

The interdisciplinary research team examined 16 common models of soft plastic fishing lures. The analyses focused on the release of water-soluble plastic additives, including so-called plasticizers.