{"product_id":"tsurinoya-flex-38-t-tail-soft-plastic-ajing-light-game","title":"Tsurinoya FLEX 38 T-Tail Soft Plastic – 38mm | 0.4g | 20pc | Ajing \u0026 Light Game","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTsurinoya FLEX 38 T-Tail Soft Plastic – 38mm | 0.4g | 20 per Pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTsurinoya FLEX 38\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 38mm, 0.4g T-tail soft plastic worm sold in packs of 20, designed for ultralight finesse and ajing fishing applications targeting bream, estuary perch, whiting, and AU bass on gear from 1–3kg. At 38mm and 0.4g the FLEX 38 sits firmly in the micro soft plastic category — a size that matches the natural forage profile (small amphipods, nymphs, and micro-crustaceans) that bream and estuary perch are targeting in estuary environments, and that fits naturally on jig heads from 0.5g to 1.5g without overpowering the head weight or producing an unnatural presentation angle. The FLEX 38 is fitted with a T-shaped paddle tail that produces a fine, subtle wagging action on the sink and retrieve even at very slow speeds and minimal rod input, making it effective in conditions where a larger, more active tail profile would produce an action too aggressive for finesse species in clear, shallow water. Available in six individual colour variants and a 6-bag bundle, with UV and luminous colour options across the range for dawn, dusk, and low-light fishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT-tail action – subtle waving on the sink and at slow retrieve speeds\u003c\/strong\u003e — the paddle-shaped T-tail of the FLEX 38 produces its action through water resistance against the flat paddle face as the lure sinks or moves through the water column; the paddle flexes away from the lure body under resistance and springs back, creating a rhythmic, side-to-side wagging motion that continues at speeds as slow as a dead-drift sink without any rod input from the angler; this subtlety is the defining characteristic that separates the T-tail profile from more active curly tail or paddle tail profiles — a curly tail begins generating action at a similar sink speed but produces a larger, more pronounced roll that can alarm small, selective fish in clear estuary conditions; the T-tail of the FLEX 38 moves just enough to trigger a strike response in bream and estuary perch without producing the aggression of a larger action lure; at slow retrieve speeds the tail wags in a fine, tight frequency that mimics the natural movement of small invertebrates in the water column\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorn-flavoured additive – scent and taste retention on the strike\u003c\/strong\u003e — the FLEX 38 body is infused with a corn-flavoured scent additive that disperses into the water column during the presentation and is detected by the fish’s lateral line and olfactory senses at close range; the scent additive performs two functions: it attracts fish to the lure from beyond direct visual range in turbid or coloured water where the lure profile is invisible past 30–40cm, and it causes the fish to hold the lure in its mouth for longer on the initial bite rather than immediately rejecting it as an artificial — giving the angler more time to detect the bite and set the hook; the corn scent is a well-established attractor in the bream soft plastic category and is particularly effective in estuaries where bream feed on a range of organic and invertebrate matter and are conditioned to accept scented presentations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV and luminous colour options – low-light and night fishing effectiveness\u003c\/strong\u003e — selected FLEX 38 colour variants include UV-reactive and luminous pigments that increase the lure’s visibility in low ambient light conditions — dawn, dusk, overcast days, and night sessions; UV pigments absorb UV light and re-emit it as visible light, making the lure appear brighter and more intensely coloured in the UV-rich light conditions of early morning and late afternoon than a standard non-UV pigmented lure of the same colour; luminous (glow) pigments absorb and store light energy and re-emit it as a soft glow in darkness, maintaining lure visibility in the low-light periods when bream and estuary perch are often most actively feeding in shallow estuary margins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePVC construction – good hooking penetration and durability\u003c\/strong\u003e — the FLEX 38 is moulded from PVC (polyvinyl chloride), the standard material for soft plastic lures in the finesse category; PVC provides a balance of softness and resilience — soft enough that a hook point penetrates the body cleanly and completely on the strike without the body resistance that a harder material creates, which is critical at the low drag settings (0.3–0.6kg) and fine hook wire gauges (size 8–12) used in ajing and bream finesse fishing; PVC also has sufficient memory to return to its original moulded shape after being struck and mouthed by a fish, extending the usable life of the pack compared to softer ElaZtech-type materials that stretch and deform more rapidly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.4g \/ 38mm – micro profile for selective bream and estuary perch\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 38mm body length and 0.4g weight of the FLEX 38 produce a presentation profile that matches the natural forage in AU estuary environments — small amphipods, nymphs, bloodworms, and micro-crustaceans in the 25–45mm range that bream and estuary perch target in shallow, clear estuary water; fish in clear, shallow estuary environments that receive significant fishing pressure can become selective for both lure size and profile, rejecting larger or more aggressive presentations in favour of smaller, more natural-sized lures; the FLEX 38 size is below the threshold that most bream in clear estuaries will inspect and reject, and above the size that becomes difficult to detect and handle on ultralight outfits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 per pack – value for high-frequency finesse sessions\u003c\/strong\u003e — finesse soft plastics in the 35–40mm class are consumed at a high rate in ajing and bream sessions where the hook is rigged through the body — each fish caught or missed typically damages or tears the plastic, and multiple colour changes through a session to match conditions are standard practice; the 20-per-pack quantity of the FLEX 38 at $6.15 provides sufficient volume for multiple sessions per pack and supports colour rotation across a session without requiring the angler to ration presentations; the 6-bag bundle ($20.65) provides 120 pieces across six colour variants for anglers who rotate colours systematically through sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRigging Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJig head (0.5–1.5g, size 8–12 hook)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the primary rig for the FLEX 38; thread the hook through the nose of the lure with the point exiting the body 8–10mm back; the light jig head allows the FLEX 38 to sink slowly and horizontally, maximising the time the T-tail spends in the strike zone on the drop; suits bream, estuary perch, and whiting presentations in shallow to medium-depth estuary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWacky rig (size 10–12 hook)\u003c\/strong\u003e — hook through the centre of the body sideways; the wacky rig produces a horizontal, fluttering sink with the tail and nose wobbling independently, creating a seductive action that is particularly effective for suspended or mid-water bream in clear conditions; suits drop shot or weighted wacky presentations in clear, shallow water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrop shot (size 10–12 nose hook)\u003c\/strong\u003e — nose-hook or Palomar-rigged on a drop shot with 0.5–1.5g sinker below; suspends the FLEX 38 at a fixed depth above the bottom for stationary or minimally-moved presentations targeting bottom-feeding bream, perch, and whiting; suits pressured fish that won’t chase a moving lure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeko rig (nail weight in nose, size 10–12 weedless hook at centre)\u003c\/strong\u003e — inserts a small nail weight into the nose to create a head-down sink angle; the FLEX 38 hangs head-down on the sink with the tail working above, producing an action that resembles a feeding baitfish or invertebrate; suits rocky and weedy estuary environments where bream are feeding on the bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsurinoya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e FLEX 38\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e T-Tail Soft Plastic Worm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38mm (1.5in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 pieces per pack (single colour)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e PVC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn-flavoured additive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 individual variants (A–F) + 6-bag bundle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e UV and luminous options across colour range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Rig:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jig head (0.5–1.5g), wacky, drop shot, neko\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Species:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bream, Estuary Perch, Whiting, AU Bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Soft plastics may stain surfaces. Store away from hard plastics and painted surfaces. Individual colour patterns vary — select colour variant from the dropdown. 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