Why Soft Plastic Lures Bend the Way They Do (and How to Tune the Action)
When a tail bends, the outside stretches and the inside squeezes — and almost all of it happens at the thin hinge. Understanding soft plastic lure action begins with understanding how a lure bends. Every soft bait flexes according to its material properties, geometry, thickness, and hinge design. Here’s a thing that should bother you…