NAYS VPR 40 soft plastic lure

A pintail designed for dynamic retrieves

The Nays VPR 40 is a pintail soft plastic lure developed to deliver a highly responsive action when jigged. Its elongated silhouette and thin tail faithfully mimic the profile of a baitfish while allowing fast, unpredictable movements.

Unlike the Nays BLLT, the VPR can make wide side-to-side darts when worked vigorously. This action mimics a fleeing fish or prey trying to escape, a behavior that is particularly effective at provoking predatory fish to strike.

Erratic action to trigger strikes

The Nays VPR 40’s main strength is its ability to respond instantly to movements made by the angler.

On a fast retrieve, it makes wide, irregular side-to-side movements, mimicking the sudden changes of direction of a distressed baitfish.

This erratic action is particularly effective at stimulating predatory fish active in the water column, while also imitating prey darting quickly off the bottom.

The VPR 40 is therefore an excellent alternative to traditional soft plastic lures when fish respond more readily to fast movements and changes of direction.

Optimal compatibility with Nays BLLT jigheads

The Nays VPR 40 was specifically designed for use with Nays BLLT Head jigheads.

This combination provides a stable, well-balanced rig, allowing the lure to maintain a consistent action while performing to its full potential on dynamic retrieves.

Its slender profile gives it a natural presentation in the water and lets you fish different depths effectively, depending on the weight of the jighead used.

A versatile lure for searching the water column

The Nays VPR 40 is particularly well suited to active fishing in open water, especially when perch and zander are holding at different depths.

It can be worked with short, sharp pulls, quick bursts of speed or more pronounced jigging sequences. These movements produce its characteristic side-to-side darts, mimicking a fleeing baitfish.

Near the bottom, a series of hops is also an effective way to attract the attention of predatory fish holding along drop-offs and submerged structure.

Technical specifications

• Brand: Nays
• Model: VPR 40
• Type: Pintail soft plastic lure
• Length: 10.1 cm
• Weight: 5.2 g
• Pack size: 6 lures per bag
• Action: Erratic swimming action with pronounced side-to-side darts
• Techniques: Jigging, fast retrieves and open-water fishing
• Recommended hook: Size 3/0
• Recommended rig: Nays BLLT Head jighead

The Nays VPR 40 is a soft plastic lure that’s particularly appealing to anglers looking for a dynamic retrieve and a presentation unlike that of conventional shads. Its erratic action, responsiveness and compatibility with BLLT jigheads make it an excellent choice for triggering strikes from perch, zander and pike.