As conservation becomes a bigger issue more areas are becoming bait free zones.
Soft plastics offer a realistic substitute for the use of bait.
If you are fishing a area where bait is allowed scented plastics are available or you can scent them yourself. Soft Plastic give the steelhead a chance to chew on lure with out the hardness of a Corkies or spin glow. Worm fishing requires the use of a single hook or a longer space between doubles to string the worm. If you are having problems with the worm ripping, tie a piece of yarn around area where rips are occurring. E gg imitations These usually have a hole thought the center and can be easily rigged with normal leaders.