Anglers are by nature a crafty bunch....when the fish stop biting, the wheels begin to turn.
There are many things you can do to entice fish when lock jaw sets in.
Changing colours, scents, size and angler imparted action are what most of us do instinctively.

Most anglers that use soft plastic baits have tried various methods to alter the look or scent of their bait.
Because soft plastics are permeable to dyes and scents, this has become a common trend and can be done on the water. Often times a simple change in bait will turn the tables and get fish feeding again.
A few anglers I have met carry a portable soldering tool or lighter to repair expensive imported soft plastics, but not many actually use it to alter baits on the water.

With the advent of catch and release, pressured fisheries definitely create fish with selective tastes. Sometimes showing a fish something different will make huge difference at the end of the day.
It can be simple change that slows down the rate of fall or adds bulk to your bait.

Soft plastics are probably the easiest baits to modify, all you need is a sharp knife, a small torch or a soldering iron.
Make sure the lure parts are dry as hot plastic and water re-act the same as hot oil and water.
All you need to do is melt both ends of the bait parts and hold them together for 30 seconds, then let them cool for a minute or so and you’re ready to fish.
Be careful not to over-heat the ends, it only takes a couple of seconds and the ends will be ready to bond.
After some tinkering today, I came up with a double skirted Quiver Stick. The bait had a slow rate of fall plus extra visual bulk and it was easy to make... Give it try, its lots fun!