Soft bait material

Also known as: Soft bait material

PVC plastisol

Traits

  • Soft, natural action
  • Takes salt — sinks and tears

Best for

  • Most presentations

Trade-offs

  • Panfish water — high loss rate

TPE (ElaZtech)

Traits

  • Extremely tear-resistant
  • Naturally buoyant — tails float up

Best for

  • Ned-style point-up postures
  • Durability per dollar

Trade-offs

  • Stored with PVC (they melt each other)

Hand-poured

Traits

  • Softest, most alive action

Best for

  • Pressured, neurotic fish

Trade-offs

  • Durability

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