Soft Plastics
Incredibly effective and affordable β the most versatile lure category. Compleat Angler Nedlands stocks soft plastics from Berkley, Atomic, Z-Man, Daiwa, Bite Science, ChaseBaits, and Bait Breath in every style.
From 1" grubs for bream to massive swimbaits for mulloway. Paddle tails, curl tails, jerkbaits, creature baits, crabs, prawns β whatever your target eats.
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π Fishing Guides: Learn how to fish soft plastics in Perth with our Bream Fishing Guide and Flathead Fishing Guide β covering rigging, retrieves, and our staff picks for each species.
Best soft plastics for Perth bream?
2-3" paddle/curl tails in motor oil, pumpkin, or watermelon on 1/16-1/8oz jig heads. Berkley Gulp is hugely popular (scented). Z-Man ElaZtech is super durable β one bait lasts dozens of fish.
Do scented plastics make a difference?
Yes β scent gives fish confidence to hold the lure longer for better hook-sets, attracts from wider area, and masks human odours. Particularly effective for bream, flathead, and whiting.
What jig head weight for soft plastics?
Lightest that gets you to the bottom. Shallow estuary (1-3m): 1/16-1/8oz. Deeper water or current: heavier. Lighter = more natural action = more bites.
How to rig a soft plastic?
Thread hook through the nose, follow the curve, exit so it sits straight. A straight plastic swims properly; crooked ones spin unnaturally. Ask us in-store for a demo.