Lure Design and Manufacturing

Explore the science, engineering, materials, and manufacturing processes behind modern fishing lures. Learn how lure design influences durability, action, and performance on the water.

Materials Science | Plastisol

Part 1 — What Are Soft Plastic Fishing Lures Made Of? (PVC, Plastisol & Plasticizers Explained)
ByRodney Abel February 20, 2026June 25, 2026

Soft plastic fishing lures are engineered PVC plastisol systems — not rubber. A complete breakdown of how PVC resin, plasticizers, and additives determine flexibility, density, and action.

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Lure Selection | Plastisol

UV Lures Explained: What UV Reflectance Is and When It Actually Works
ByRodney Abel February 9, 2026June 25, 2026

UV can help — but only when understood correctly. Covers what UV reflectance is, which fish can see UV, when UV lures work, and when they don’t.

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