Why do my soft plastics look like this and not straight?
Why do my soft plastics look like this and not straight?
Posted by FabledWaters
10 Comments
BEASTangular on
If it catches fish that is all that matters
t0msie on
The hook is exiting a bit too far back, causing the plastic to bunch on the shank.
NoTumbleweed2417 on
I’m guessing you have the same problem as me. I was out the weekend and asked my cousin why mine look like that and he said “you’re not doing it right”. Very helpful kinda guy so he is. Hoping someone more knowledgeable shows up here for both our sakes OP
Ok-Room-7243 on
Just takes practice to get it right every time. You tube how rig soft plastics straight
ZoomFluke on
Just bring the hook eye out a lil micrometer higher and make the hook go through straight in the body. You can also stretch plastic a bit to rip the hook into a straighter position. Looks like a Zman tube so should be a good durable soft bait to practice on
mylowerbackhurts on
It’s the position of where the hook penetrated plastic. Rehook it
topher1559 on
Use the bottom bend of the hook for position of where the hook exits
nn666 on
Center the hook down the body. At the exit where the hook is coming out it is too close so it doesn’t sit centered.
Leather-Cap-7736 on
dont shaft it so hard down the metal. Pop it out sooner.
Apprehensive_Pin3536 on
Tube weight or jig, that eye should stick through the plastic. You can try an offset hook for a lighter, more floaty lure.
10 Comments
If it catches fish that is all that matters
The hook is exiting a bit too far back, causing the plastic to bunch on the shank.
I’m guessing you have the same problem as me. I was out the weekend and asked my cousin why mine look like that and he said “you’re not doing it right”. Very helpful kinda guy so he is. Hoping someone more knowledgeable shows up here for both our sakes OP
Just takes practice to get it right every time. You tube how rig soft plastics straight
Just bring the hook eye out a lil micrometer higher and make the hook go through straight in the body. You can also stretch plastic a bit to rip the hook into a straighter position. Looks like a Zman tube so should be a good durable soft bait to practice on
It’s the position of where the hook penetrated plastic. Rehook it
Use the bottom bend of the hook for position of where the hook exits
Center the hook down the body. At the exit where the hook is coming out it is too close so it doesn’t sit centered.
dont shaft it so hard down the metal. Pop it out sooner.
Tube weight or jig, that eye should stick through the plastic. You can try an offset hook for a lighter, more floaty lure.