Lizard Soft Plastic for Bass Lures

Lizard soft plastics tend to be larger soft plastics that mimics a salamander (there are no freshwater lizards in the USA) which some consider better for targeting larger bass.

Why are Lizard Soft Plastics Important?

Lizard soft plastics are important to:

Mimic Forage: Can be used to mimic salamander as there are no freshwater lizards in USA.
Increase Buoyancy: Slow descent rate on a slack line initial action.
Increase Profile: Add bulk as a soft plastic trailer for a skirted lure, some suggest to be fished slow in low lure visibility scenarios.
Increase Action: The appendages create vibration and erratic motions.
Add Scent/Taste: Some soft plastics have scent/taste or it can be added as a dip.

Understanding Lizard Soft Plastic

Common Size: Common size is 5 to 8 inch with the larger size common in low lure visibility scenarios.
Vibration: Lizards have several appendages and this create considerable vibration for a soft plastic.
Retailer Categorization: Some retailers include lizards with Creatures.
Spawning Bass: Due to the lizard soft plastic size, some suggest lizard soft soft plastics when targeting spawning beds as it may look like a threat to the eggs or fry.
Fishing Slow: Some suggest it is more natural to drag slowly on the bottom.
- Slow-Roll Retrieve: Some suggest slowly swimming a lizard soft plastic bouncing off the bottom.
Larger Hook: Due to the thickness of the plastic some suggest going to a larger hook size.