Soft Plastic Lures

Softbaits – Irresistible Lures For Predator Fishing

Softbaits have been extremely popular among predator anglers for years — and for good reason. Thanks to their natural action, soft texture and huge variety of shapes and colors, soft plastic lures are suitable for almost every predatory fish species and technique.

From shads to curly tail grubs, and from creature baits to frogs, softbaits bring action to the water.

What Is A Softbait?

A softbait is a lure made of flexible soft plastic designed to imitate natural prey as realistically as possible. The soft material feels natural when a predator bites, often resulting in better hook-ups and longer takes.

Most softbaits are fished with a jig head (a weighted hook), allowing long casts and controlled retrieves. By adding subtle rod twitches, you imitate the movement of an injured baitfish — triggering aggressive strikes.

Popular Types Of Soft Plastic Lures

Shads
The classics among softbaits. With their fish-like profile and paddle or V-tail, they create a realistic swimming action. Perfect for perch, zander and pike.

Twisters (Curly Tail Grubs)
Worm-shaped softbaits with a curved tail that produces strong vibration. Ideal for jigging or dropshot fishing.

Creature Baits
Crayfish-style lures with legs and feelers. Often used with a Carolina Rig, Texas Rig or Ned Rig. Excellent for targeting big perch.

Tubes, Worms And Frogs
Designed for specific situations such as shallow water, heavy cover or finesse techniques.

Choosing The Right Softbait

Your choice depends on:

• Target species

• Water depth

• Water clarity

• Rod and setup

Recommended sizes:

• 4–5 cm for trout and chub

• 5–8 cm for perch

• 8–12 cm for zander

• 10 cm and larger (up to 24 cm) for pike

Color matters too. Bright or UV colors perform well in murky water, while natural patterns like perch or roach excel in clear water. Many softbaits are infused with fish or shrimp scent for added attraction.

Techniques With Softbaits

Softbaits are incredibly versatile. You can use them for:

• Casting and jigging

• Vertical fishing

• Dropshot

• Trolling

• Ned Rig

• Carolina Rig

• Texas Rig

This versatility makes soft plastic lures essential in every predator angler’s tackle box.

Buy Softbaits At De Goeie Vangst

Discover a wide range of softbaits from top brands such as Keitech, Fox Rage and Savage Gear. Whether you’re looking for shads for zander, twisters for perch or creature baits for your Carolina Rig — we have them in stock.

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