This is a link to a post I did earlier this year that shows more samples of finesse soft plastics that caught fish.
lure mutations that catch fish
All of the lures shown can catch fish once fish are found. Some are a bit better than others using certain retrieves, but generally speaking, they result in more fish-in-the-boat than casting much larger lures or trolling. Granted, a lot of peewee fish are hooked but so are some nice ones regardless of species. Rule: you want to target larger fish and cover more water, cast larger lures.
Note: each lure type shown has an optimal rate-of-retrieve. The ones shown are used with very slow retrieves with just enough pauses to show off their finesse actions. Fish are bullies with super sensitivity and eyes that capture every little thing that moves - especially finesse motions of a lure body or its parts. It's why T rigged plastic worms and bass jigs with trailers have caught millions of fish when first introduced decades ago and more recently the wacky rigged Senko and Ned rig TRD (The Real Deal) sticks.
In fact, I discovered some different mini-stick profiles that did fantastic this year! All colors worked. (see photos in the above link.) You can make them from plastic lures you already own. Perfect lures for kids - especially first timers!!
lure mutations that catch fish
All of the lures shown can catch fish once fish are found. Some are a bit better than others using certain retrieves, but generally speaking, they result in more fish-in-the-boat than casting much larger lures or trolling. Granted, a lot of peewee fish are hooked but so are some nice ones regardless of species. Rule: you want to target larger fish and cover more water, cast larger lures.
Note: each lure type shown has an optimal rate-of-retrieve. The ones shown are used with very slow retrieves with just enough pauses to show off their finesse actions. Fish are bullies with super sensitivity and eyes that capture every little thing that moves - especially finesse motions of a lure body or its parts. It's why T rigged plastic worms and bass jigs with trailers have caught millions of fish when first introduced decades ago and more recently the wacky rigged Senko and Ned rig TRD (The Real Deal) sticks.
In fact, I discovered some different mini-stick profiles that did fantastic this year! All colors worked. (see photos in the above link.) You can make them from plastic lures you already own. Perfect lures for kids - especially first timers!!