7 Soft Plastic Baits you need with recipe to make them

Tossing soft plastics on a warm summers day can yield some big returns! The SOF team loves to toss soft plastic creatures, as the bite or inhale is just plain crazy! 

However not all soft plastics are created equal and some work much much much better than others. They question now becomes Are you tossing the right soft plastics? and if your not and like us having trouble trying to locate them in your local area we have created the perfect DYI list of how to create them yourself .

1. Watermelon Red Flake Stick Bait (Great for Bass Fishing) This classic soft plastic bait is a must-have in any tackle box for targeting largemouth bass. Its subtle, natural look mimics various types of forage in freshwater.

Recipe: Plastisol Base: Medium hardness Color: Add 6-8 drops of green watermelon colorant Glitter: Add red flake glitter (0.35 mm) sparingly for a pop of color

2. Pearl White Shad (Perfect for Clear Waters) For fishing in clear water or mimicking baitfish like shad or minnows, pearl white is a go-to choice. This color works especially well in saltwater or clear freshwater environments.

Recipe: Plastisol Base: Soft to medium hardness Color: Add 6-8 drops of pearl white colorant Glitter: Add small amounts of silver and gold glitter to give a subtle flash in sunlight

3. June bug Crawfish (Ideal for Stained Waters and Low Light) June bug is a favourite color for fishing in stained waters or under low light conditions. It mimics darker prey like crawfish, which bass love to feed on.

Recipe: Plastisol Base: Medium hardness

Color: Mix 10-12 drops of June bug colorant (a mix of purple and black) Glitter: Add a generous amount of green and purple glitter for extra visibility

4. Chartreuse Paddle Tail (High Visibility for Murky Waters) When you're fishing in dirty or murky water, chartreuse is a bright color that fish, can easily see. This color works well with paddle tails to attract aggressive strikes.

Recipe: Plastisol Base: Soft hardness Color: Add 10-12 drops of chartreuse colorantGlitter: Add a small amount of black flake glitter to create a contrast

5. Motor Oil Grub (Versatile for Both Fresh and Saltwater) The motor oil color changes hues in different light, making it a versatile option for a wide range of species in both freshwater and saltwater.

Recipe:

Plastisol Base: Medium hardness Color: Add 8-10 drops of motor oil colorant (which typically has a translucent brownish hue) Glitter: Add gold glitter to enhance the colours iridescent quality

6. Black & Blue Worm (All-Purpose, Year-Round Favourite) This high-contrast black and blue pattern works in almost any water condition and is particularly effective for targeting bass in thick cover.

Recipe: Plastisol Base: Medium hardness Color: Add 8-10 drops of black colorant Glitter: Add blue glitter (0.35 mm) for high contrast

7. Pumpkinseed Craw (Mimics Crawfish and Sunfish) Pumpkinseed is a great natural color that mimics crawfish and sunfish, two common food sources for bass and other freshwater species.

Recipe:Plastisol Base: Medium hardness Color: Add 6-8 drops of pumpkinseed colorant Glitter: Mix in black and gold glitter for a natural crawfish-like pattern.

Creating your own soft plastic baits allows you to control the color, shape, and action to match exactly what the fish are feeding on. Get creative with these recipes, and you’ll soon have a set of baits that’s uniquely yours—and irresistible to fish!