Choosing and fitting softbait tails

We now have a number of articles on the technique of Softbaiting or soft plastic fishing and here is a quick reference list and links to those articles.

Gear Selection and getting started by John Eichelsheim 

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Techniques, tips and tricks by John Eichelsheim

Kayak fishing and softbaits by Rob Fort

Fishing and working softbaits by John Eichelsheim

Using overhead reels for softbaits by John Eichelsheim

Softbait FAQ's by Damian Clayton

Softbait Fishing - tips tricks with soft baits by Grenville Malcon

Braided Line for sofbaiting  by Mark Kitteridge

Selecting and tying traces for softbaiting by Mark Kitteridge

Softbait techniques - Fishing the drop (1) by Mark Kitteridge

Softbait techniques - Fishing the drop (2) by Mark Kitteridge

Softbait techniques - jigs vs wormhooks  by Damian Clayton

Softbaiting for big snapper by Phil Alder

Bozo soft plastic lures

 

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