Sustainable softbaits are environmentally friendly artificial baits used in fishing. Unlike traditional softbaits, they are not made of plastisol, rubber or silicone, but of biodegradable materials. The aim is to minimize the impact on water bodies and ecosystems by avoiding microplastics and toxic substances.

The exact recipe remains secret, of course. What we can say is that it consists of various natural proteins. We use natural substances such as coffee grounds to color the bait. For flavor, we add our own concentrate of fresh garlic. Our material is really 100% organic and a gill cell test according to OECD 249 standard has shown that our baits are absolutely harmless to fish and nature.

Traditional softbaits are made of plastics that are not biodegradable. When lost in the water, they often remain in the environment for long periods of time, releasing harmful substances that can affect both fish and other living creatures. Microplastics are a growing problem for our waters.

No, the baits only dissolve in the water after several days. They release flavor while fishing because the protein mixture is completely mixed with garlic.

The water temperature has a significant influence on the longevity of the bait. At temperatures below 18°C, the bait can be fished for between 1-2 hours using modern spin fishing techniques. If the temperature is higher, the consumption of bait increases. The correct handling of the bait also determines how long the natural bait lasts. Information on this is available in the free PDF.

If you have only made a few casts, you can put the bait back in the pack dry or attach it straight to the rod on the jig and continue fishing later. Over time in the water, the bait becomes more flexible and due to constant casting, jigging and underwater obstacles, it can come off the hook shank after a while. Much later than comparable organic baits such as maggots, worms, etc.

No, Capt'n Greenfin's sustainable softbaits are designed to be as effective as traditional lures. We make sure that our products offer the same flexibility, maneuverability and attractiveness to fish.

The current bait shapes promote the longevity of our baits. We are researching with institutes for plastics technology to make the material even more robust despite being degradable. Pioneering work that takes time. The material update should then also enable paddle tails and other bait shapes.

Yes, we have had our materials tested in a gill cell test according to the OECD 249 standard. Samples are placed on fish gill cells and the toxicity is examined. Result: 100% safe for fish and nature.

Currently, all of our baits are seasoned inside and out with hand-pressed garlic. This was decided by over 70% of the anglers in our community. A clear winner and the predatory fish love it!

Counter question: Why would you want that? Jokes aside. Even though our baits are based on organic materials and appeal to garlic fans, you should rather serve them to your predatory fish. They are designed for fishing.

In addition to developing environmentally friendly products, we work in partnerships with associations and initiatives such as CATCH&CLEAN. The special color "Blue River" was developed with the Rhineland Fishing Association. 1€ from each pack goes to water and fish protection projects. We also regularly inform our customers about sustainable fishing practices.

Our products are available through our official website and from selected partner retailers such as Fishing King or fischen.ch. Subscribers to our newsletter also receive exclusive offers and updates on new product developments.

We are a young company and still have a lot planned. The easiest way to support us and our work is:

• with feedback on the products: What do you like? What do you want?
• with orders in the shop
• by talking about us with friends
• ask for our baits in your fishing shop

Thank you for your support!