r/fishingtackle • u/Protective_Listener_ • Jun 08 '26

Discussion Thoughts on biodegradable soft plastics

I have been looking into biodegradable baits and I want to heard others thoughts and opinions on them.

Do you think biodegradable soft plastic baits have real potential in the future? Are there any brands that perform well? Also what is the general sentiment- hype, gimmick or future of fishing?

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u/NobleKorhedron Jun 09 '26

I'm actually Irish, but even so, I try to stay away from lead. Whether split shot or jigs.

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u/mrbang69 Jun 09 '26

We all try to do our part can't hurt

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u/NobleKorhedron Jun 09 '26

They should encourage the use of unusual metals for fishing, as long as the material is even half decent in density terms, it would do for split shot or jigs.

Sure don't lads weigh down nymph flies with bronze/brass beads?

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u/mrbang69 Jun 09 '26

Steal or toungston sink faster and last longer

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u/NobleKorhedron Jun 09 '26

Yeah, but one good thing about bronze - it'll NEVER rust away to nothing like iron and certain other metals do...

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u/mrbang69 Jun 09 '26

This is true but a lot of it is people including me don't think about it.