MAINE AUDUBON • March 8, 2023
Soft plastic fishing lures are a popular and common tackle used extensively across Maine. These lures imitate worms, frogs, and other natural baits by moving more freely through the water than a hard plastic lure. Soft plastic lures are more susceptible to tearing after catching multiple fish, which can result in them easily falling off the standard J-hook. When soft plastics fall off or are improperly discarded they end up on lake/stream bottoms where fish ingest them. We want to hear directly from anglers. When, where, and how frequently are you finding plastic lures in the fish you catch? When you’re out fishing and keep a fish, let us know what you find on the inside.