Real talk: why this multi color soft silverskin fishing lure set earns space in your kit
There are days when throwing lures at bass feels like you are just decorating the lake. You know they are there; the sounder is littered with marks, but nothing wants plastic or metal. On those days, the smart move is simple: catch fresh bait and feed them the real thing. That is exactly where this multi color soft silverskin fishing lure set comes in.
Instead of standing there swearing at your crankbait, you drop this pre-tied sabiki style rig down the marks, give it a little lift and quiver, and watch the rod tip rattle as baitfish pile on. Five crystal barbed hooks dressed in soft, shiny silverskin turn one drop into a whole livewell of groceries. Shad, small herring, bream, little mackerel, whatever is milling around down there – if it eats tiny flashing prey, this thing is basically a buffet.
The beauty of a multi-hook rig like this is how much work it does for you. The main trace is around one and a half metres long, with five drops already spaced out. Each hook is roughly three and a half centimetres long, barbed and waiting, with that soft silverskin dressing adding shimmer. You just add a sinker at the bottom, tie your main line to the top and you are in business.
Why you will love this multi color soft silverskin fishing lure set
- Proper bait factory in one pack – five pre-tied hooks on one rig means you can fill a bucket fast when the bait is stacked.
- Soft silverskin flash – the dressing imitates tiny fish and shrimp, catching light and flickering like real prey.
- Crystal barbed hooks – each hook is barbed and around 3.5 by 1.2 centimetres, built to pin small fish securely while you swing them aboard.
- Decent trace length – the main string is about 0.6 millimetres in diameter and roughly 150 centimetres long, so you get a nice vertical wall of hooks in the water.
- Multi venue friendly – listed for lake, river, reservoir pond and stream, so you can use it on freshwater baitfish as well as coastal work.
- Simple pack contents – you know exactly what you are getting: one rig, five hooks, ready to tie on and go.
- Perfect for live bait missions – whether you are chasing big bass, catfish or inshore saltwater predators, good live bait is half the battle.
How to fish the multi color soft silverskin fishing lure set
Think of this as a tiny vertical bait net made of hooks. You are not trying to trick trophy bass with it; you are raiding the buffet of their food first.
1. Rig it right
- Tie your main line to the top loop of the rig.
- Add a suitable sinker to the bottom loop so the trace hangs straight. Size depends on depth and current.
- Keep the rig tidy on a winder or wrapped neatly around a piece of foam when not in use so you do not tangle all five hooks.
This follows the same basic setup you will see in sabiki guides and bait catching pieces from places like Bassmaster explaining sabiki rigs for baitfish, and general sabiki tips from FishTalk Magazine.
2. Drop to the marks
- Find baitfish on your sounder or look for obvious life – birds dipping, dimples on the surface, or fish flashing mid-water.
- Drop the multi color soft silverskin fishing lure set straight down until your sinker is just below the level of the bait.
- Keep the line fairly vertical; a sabiki style rig functions best when it is more or less under the rod tip.
3. Work it like a natural cloud of prey
Once you are at the right depth, gently lift and drop the rod tip. You are not trying to rip lips off; you are just making all five little silverskin bodies flutter. Small baitfish rush over to investigate and suddenly find themselves wearing jewellery.
Wired style breakdowns on bait rigs, such as the sabiki sections in Wired2Fish catfish rig guides, all push the same message: keep contact with the rig, make it twitch, let the flash do the work.
4. Lift, do not jerk
When you feel taps or the rig suddenly goes heavy, lift smoothly rather than striking like you are setting a jig hook into a bass. You have small fish on small hooks; the idea is to swing multiple baits aboard without tearing them off the barbs.
When to use this multi color soft silverskin fishing lure set
- Before a serious session – load the livewell with baitfish before you even pick up your main casting rod.
- When the sounder is stacked – any time you see big clouds of small fish mid-water or off structure, this rig should be first over the side.
- On dams and large reservoirs – catching shad or similar baitfish near bridges, points and towers is textbook sabiki work.
- On rivers – for catching small bait species off current breaks, bridge pilings and deeper holes.
- Light saltwater missions – harbours, piers and breakwaters are perfect places to use a multi hook rig to gather live bait for bigger predators, just like the saltwater crews shown in articles such as Mercury Marine sabiki how to pieces.
Does it really help you catch more bass and other predators?
It absolutely does, but not in the way a crankbait or swimbait would. This multi color soft silverskin fishing lure set is a tool that supercharges every other rod you fish that day. It helps you catch live baitfish quickly and cleanly, which you then deploy on your main rigs.
Bass, catfish, stripers and inshore predators all get weirdly honest when there is a scared livebait in the mix. You will see sabiki rigs mentioned in all sorts of feature pieces, from Bassmaster saltwater and bait articles through to Wired2Fish striped bass tutorials. The idea is always the same: multiple tiny flashing hooks plus a decent sinker equals a lifter full of bait in a few drops.
If you are the type who likes geeking out on tackle, there are even full background explainers on sabiki fishing as a Japanese technique, like the breakdown from Daitool’s complete guide to sabiki fishing. Bottom line though, you do not need to become a scholar. Tie it on, drop it, lift, quiver, and put your new little mates into the livewell.
Gear pairing and internal combos
Because you are dealing with multiple small hooks and soft mouthed baitfish, this multi color soft silverskin fishing lure set shines on lighter rods. A softer tip protects the hooks and keeps fish pinned on the way up.
- Terminal tackle add ons – once you have a bucket of bait, you can pin them on something stout like the Baitholder Black Fishing Hooks for livebait presentations around structure.
- Soft plastics follow up – after you have had your fun on live bait, you can go back to artificials and mirror that forage with options such as the Paddle Tail Swimbait when fish start chasing shoals again.
- Leaders and snaps – a simple swivel and leader system between your main line and the rig keeps twist under control and lets you swap quickly between this set and your lure rods.
Specs at a glance
- Lure type: Multi hook sabiki style bait rig listed as crankbait category.
- Category: Bream bait.
- Quantity per set: 5 pieces.
- Hook model: Sabiki fishing hook of crystal, size 3/0.
- Approx hook size: about 3.5 centimetres long by 1.2 centimetres wide.
- Weight: roughly 7.8 grams per hook.
- Main string: around 0.6 millimetres diameter and about 150 centimetres long.
- Position: suitable for lake, river, reservoir pond and stream.
- Package contents: 5 crystal dressed hooks pre-rigged on a bait catching trace.
FAQ – multi color soft silverskin fishing lure set
Do I need a special rod for this rig?
You do not need anything crazy, but a longer, softer rod makes life a lot easier. Something with a forgiving tip helps keep small baitfish pinned on the way up and stops you pulling hooks out when you lift multiple fish at once.
Can I use this for actually targeting bass, or only for bait?
The main job of this multi color soft silverskin fishing lure set is catching baitfish. That said, on some venues panfish, small perch and even the odd greedy bass will nail the silverskin hooks. Just treat those as a bonus rather than the goal.
What sinker weight should I use with this rig?
It depends on depth and current. In still water you can get away with a lighter weight. In stronger current or deeper water, you will need something heavier to keep the rig more or less vertical. Start light and go heavier if you are scoping out instead of dropping straight down.
Will it tangle constantly with five hooks on one line?
Any multi hook trace can tangle if you get lazy. Keep the line vertical where possible, avoid wild rod swings, and store the rig on a winder or wrapped neatly when not in use. A little care goes a long way in keeping it fishable.
Final cast
If you are serious about fishing with live or fresh cut bait, a dedicated bait catching rig is not a luxury, it is a tool of the trade. This multi color soft silverskin fishing lure set does that job without fuss. Five hooks, plenty of flash, sensible trace length and a simple package that drops straight into your tackle bag.
Use it before sunrise on the dam wall, under harbour lights, or around bridge pilings on the river. After a couple of sessions where it loads the bucket in minutes, you will wonder why you spent so long throwing big lures at full fish when you could have been feeding them the starter course they actually wanted.
Grab a multi color soft silverskin fishing lure set, hang it under a light rod and start stacking bait – the sooner you fill the livewell, the sooner you can start bullying something big.
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