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
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
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