Primary source: BassLureFish field test #07, filmed on the water and published 21 June 2026.
| Test # | 7 of 20 |
|---|---|
| Question | When bass are available, does a metal jig outperform soft plastics or vice versa? |
| Test type | Lure type |
| Species | European sea bass |
| Video published | 21 June 2026 |
| Video length | 20m 47s |
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What we tested
Metal jigs and soft plastics were both fished for bass during the same outing.
What this session suggests
The most useful comparison is not “which lure is best forever?” but which presentation fits the depth, current and feeding behaviour in front of you.
What this does not prove
The two lure families differ in sink rate, action, profile and depth control, so the result reflects whole presentations rather than material alone.
Why we publish the limitations
Sea bass fishing is a field environment, not a laboratory. Tide, water clarity, light, prey, fish movement and angler execution can all change during a session. A BassLureFish result describes what happened in the recorded test. Repeated tests in different conditions are more persuasive than any single score.