Pakula Original Soft Rat – SofteaseThe Original Soft Rat. Back when Peter Pakula first made his lures, the Soft Rat was long kept a secret by the pros. The current Soft Rat still features Peter's original hard-edge shoulder that the newer Rats do not have. If you only buy one Pakula for Blue Marlin fishing, this is the one to buy. Many years ago in the BBC, the tournament was won pulling nothing but Soft Rats.The Rat is the short rigger lure. The action is an aggressive swimming motion with a wide head shake and great sonic boom when it breathes. It will hug the water at all trolling speeds and will work fine in all weather conditions. This lure works for all larger game fish and is a Striped and Black Marlin favorite. The Frigate Rat is now a standard lure in St. Thomas and the Bahamas. Length: 13.25" Position: Short rigger Target Species: Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Black Marlin, and large pelagics Works in: All weather conditions and trolling speeds
