fishing planet retrieve for soft plastics

Fishing Planet Retrieve for Soft Plastics

When it comes to retrieving soft plastics on the surface, there are several techniques and baits that anglers can use to catch a wide range of species. While some baits may require a more aggressive retrieve, others can be fished slower and with a twitchy and shaky motion.

Crustaceans and creature baits, for example, are often used to represent crabs, prawns or insects that have found themselves on or near the surface of the water. To fish these baits effectively, anglers should use a slow and twitchy retrieve to mimic the natural movement of their prey.

On the other hand, paddles or curl tails have plenty of built-in action, making them perfect for slow rolling across the surface of the water. This allows the tail to create a disturbance and attract predators from beneath the surface.

Jerkbait profiles, which are long and slender baitfish profiles with limited built-in action, can be twitched and darted across the surface to represent fleeing baitfish. By considering the profile, action and what each soft plastic represents, anglers can determine the most effective retrieve for their chosen lure.

One of the benefits of using ElaZtech material is its natural buoyancy, which helps the plastic ride easily on the surface. Additionally, the super soft and flexible nature of this material makes it feel realistic in the water, allowing fish to continue biting until they find the hook. The 10X Tough material also allows for multiple rigging options and can withstand even the most brutal surface strikes without tearing or destruction.

In a recent article, we explored the use of ZMan FrogZ for topwater fishing, but there are many other ZMan plastics that can be rigged to fish on the surface. By experimenting with different soft plastic baits and retrieves, anglers can develop their own unique techniques for catching species such as bass, pike and panfish.

Fishing planet retrieve for soft plastics