Soft lures have become essential for predator fishing, especially for pike.

Soft lures first appeared in the 1950s and 60s, but their popularity truly exploded in the 1980s and 90s, particularly with the rise of predator fishing.

The goal of soft lures is to imitate the natural movements of predator prey as realistically as possible. They must simulate the natural movements of an injured or fleeing fish to trigger an attack. Different shapes of soft lures generate varying degrees of water movement and vibration to entice pike.

The first commercially available soft lures were simple versions made of rubber or plastic, but research and innovation in material composition (such as elastomers and PVC) have led to the creation of increasingly realistic models.

SOFT LURE FOR PIKE FISHING IN SWEDEN

There is a wide variety of sizes and weights of soft lures for pike fishing.

For pike fishing in Sweden, the ideal size is between 10cm and 20cm. Bigbaits up to 30cm are possible for anglers targeting very large pike.

Soft lures of the "shad" type are fish-shaped, often with a paddle tail or a thinner, twist-type tail. These tail types create a characteristic vibration when retrieved. Shads are very popular for targeting pike because they perfectly imitate baitfish such as roach or perch.

They come in a multitude of colors and shapes. For various reasons, pike will react to a particular color, shape, vibration, or size, and a few hours later, they will be sensitive to the complete opposite. As elsewhere, pike fishing in Sweden is not an exact science and the pike decide whether or not to bite the hook...

Écrivez votrPike fishing with soft lures often involves techniques and rigs such as:

Cast and retrieve: This technique consists of casting the lure and retrieving it at a speed that varies depending on the type of lure. This imitates a fleeing fish.

Jerkbaiting: Using a soft lure like a jerkbait, with movements, pauses, and jerks to imitate an injured or dying fish, which is easy prey for pike.e texte ici ...

There are several types of rigs for pike fishing in Sweden. For small lures, up to about 15cm, the ideal is to use a jig head equipped with a single hook.

For lures over 18cm, stinger-type rigs are more suitable. This system allows you to attach several hooks to the lure, usually two. A screw system is fixed to the front of the lure, and the hooks are connected to this anchor point by wires.

It's possible to add weight to this type of rig to fish deeper waters or use it unweighted to fish shallow waters, resulting in a more gliding action.

The "Texas rig," where the hook point is inside the lure, allows you to fish in snaggy areas (weeds, roots) while maintaining a natural presentation of the lure. The Texas rig is ideal for areas where pike can hide, such as weed beds.

When fishing for pike in Sweden, and particularly in the archipelago, it's best to avoid fishing too deep.

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