Understanding How Different Soft Plastic Tail Styles Work

The soft plastic selection for the inshore fisherman nowadays is abundant to say the least. From big to small and just about every color under the sun offered, you have options. But what plays the biggest role in a soft plastic? The tail. The tail provides all of the action.

There is no lip on these baits, so all the work must be done on the back end. Different tails offer different actions, knowing when to throw the right tail can be the difference in getting a bite or not. Let’s go over the mainstays in the world of soft plastic tails.