Capt'n Greenfin

Capt'n Greenfin at Charlie's Fishing: plastic-free protein softbaits and lead-free jigheads

Capt'n Greenfin is a Swiss start-up for plastic-free fishing, with one goal: to take the plastic and lead that anglers lose every season out of our lakes and rivers, without giving up catching power. Its softbaits are made from a protein blend instead of plastic. They are biodegradable, contain no microplastics and release water-soluble attractants based on amino acids, fish extracts and natural stimulants. The softbaits are designed in Switzerland and made in Germany, and the jigheads are lead-free, made in Europe from the brand's own high-density alloy and fitted with sharp VMC hooks. At Charlie's Fishing we stock the Tango Pin in 5 and 10 cm, the Samba Paddle 12 cm, the Laola Craw 7 cm and the Round, Dart and Elephant jigheads. Below you find what each one is for.

Capt'n Greenfin Tango Pin: slim pintail softbaits for perch, zander and trout

The Tango Pin is a slim pintail with a natural baitfish profile. The fine tail gives a subtle pulse and a gentle after-quiver on the retrieve, on the drop and with small movements of the rod tip, which is exactly what you need when fish follow but do not commit. The Greenfin Tango Pin 10 cm is made for selective zander and big perch: fish it on a round jighead, a dart jighead or the Elephant Jighead, on a dropshot rig, or as a slim trailer on a chatterbait or spinnerbait. The Greenfin Tango Pin 5 cm is the finesse size for trout and perch in clear or pressured water, on a light jighead or a dropshot rig with a slow retrieve. More in V-Tails & Pintails and Zander and Perch Softbaits.

Capt'n Greenfin Samba Paddle: the 12 cm paddle tail for zander and pike

The Greenfin Samba Paddle 12 cm is the bulky one in the range. Its full body and paddle tail give a moderate tail action with strong water displacement, and it imitates larger prey fish such as perch and bleak. That makes it the choice for big zander and for pike when you want a compact softbait with real presence. Jig it on a round jighead or a Cheburashka over structure, drop-offs and deeper edges, fish it on a shallow system over weed beds and near cover, or use it as an active trailer. More in Paddle Tails and Pike Softbaits.

Capt'n Greenfin Laola Craw: a protein crayfish for perch on the bottom

The Greenfin Laola Craw 7 cm is a compact crayfish imitation made entirely from bioactive proteins. It has a clear shape and controlled movement close to the bottom, and the scent keeps working during pauses. Fish it where perch hunt crayfish: around stones, weed edges, structure and hard bottom. It is made for a Cheburashka rig, a Carolina rig or a free rig, with pauses and short pulls. More in Craws & Creature Baits and Weights.

Capt'n Greenfin jigheads: lead-free Round, Dart and Elephant

All Capt'n Greenfin jigheads are 100% lead-free, come in plastic-free packaging, carry ultra-sharp VMC hooks and are sold per 5. The alloy is denser than tin, zinc or steel, so the heads stay compact, and it is harder than lead for a clear feel of the bottom. The 2/0 heads are made for softbaits of 9 to 11 cm, like the Tango Pin 10 cm, and the #4 heads for softbaits of about 4 to 7 cm, like the Tango Pin 5 cm.

The round head is the all-rounder for everyday softbait fishing: the Capt'n Greenfin Round Jighead 2/0 in 6, 9, 12 and 15 g, and the Capt'n Greenfin Round Jighead #4 in 3 and 6 g. The dart head has a boat-shaped contour that makes your softbait break away sideways like a fleeing baitfish and glide for a moment after each jerk, and the hard material helps it come free from snags more easily: the Capt'n Greenfin Dart Jighead 2/0 in 6, 9 and 12 g, and the Capt'n Greenfin Dart Jighead #4 in 3 and 6 g. The Capt'n Greenfin Elephant Jighead 2/0 in 3, 6, 9, 12 and 15 g has an "elephant foot" shape that makes the softbait stand up on the bottom, even a bait that does not float, and it has no baitholder on the shank, so your protein softbaits last longer. See all Jigheads.

Which Capt'n Greenfin softbait for which situation

• Shy perch and trout in clear water: Tango Pin 5 cm on a Round or Dart Jighead #4, or on a dropshot rig.
• Selective zander and big perch: Tango Pin 10 cm on a Round, Dart or Elephant Jighead 2/0.
• Big zander and pike: Samba Paddle 12 cm on a round jighead or a Cheburashka.
• Shallow water over weed beds: Samba Paddle 12 cm on a shallow system.
• Perch feeding on crayfish around stones and hard bottom: Laola Craw 7 cm on a Cheburashka, Carolina or free rig.
• A softbait that stands up on the bottom during pauses: any 10 cm softbait on the Elephant Jighead 2/0.
• A darting action and fewer snags on hard bottom: the Dart Jighead. See Perch, Zander, Pike and Trout.

Why buy Capt'n Greenfin at Charlie's Fishing

We picked Capt'n Greenfin because it gives you a real alternative to plastic softbaits and lead jigheads, with lures that are built to fish, not just to look green. Every pack ships from our own stock in the Netherlands with fast delivery across Europe, and we are happy to tell you which jighead and weight fit your softbait and your water. Looking for a present for a predator angler? Have a look at the Charlie's Fishing Giftbox.

Where does Capt'n Greenfin come from?

Capt'n Greenfin is a Swiss start-up that makes biodegradable protein softbaits and lead-free jigheads. The softbaits are designed in Switzerland and made in Germany, and the jigheads are made in Europe.

Are Capt'n Greenfin softbaits really plastic-free?

Yes. They are made from a protein blend instead of plastic, are biodegradable and contain no microplastics, and the attractants in them are water-soluble.

Which Capt'n Greenfin jighead fits which softbait?

Use the 2/0 jigheads for softbaits of 9 to 11 cm, such as the Tango Pin 10 cm, and the #4 jigheads for small softbaits such as the Tango Pin 5 cm. Choose the Round for all-round use, the Dart for a darting action and the Elephant to make the bait stand up on the bottom.