Soft plastics catch a lot of bass when they migrate to shallow water to spawn each spring. As water temperatures steadily rise, bass leave their winter haunts and spend more time around shallower pieces of cover. This makes soft-plastic presentations more efficient and effective than traditional cold-water lures such as umbrella rigs or jerkbaits.
When it comes to choosing how you should rig your favorite soft plastic, which color you should throw or what hook and weight you’ll pair it with, there have never been more options for anglers than right now. This is certainly great news but it can also be a bit overwhelming. Professional angler Brandon Lester has carved out a living weighing these options and believes his three go-to soft plastic setups are a good starting point for anglers of all skill levels.
