Soft Plastics hard or soft?

Quick question for the group!

I am curious what people's preference is on soft plastics as far as it's
soft or hardness is concerned.

Do you like your worms really soft or hard (more rigid).
How about soft plastic jerk baits?
Does anyone notice a difference in pick-ups (bites) or hook-ups (actually
hooking them) between different plastic consistencies?

I pay attention to a 1000 variables on the water but the consistency of the
plastic is one I have seldom gave a thought too until now. I am only curious
because I am ordering a 55 gallon drum of plastic and I am trying to
determine which type to get!

Thanks

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Chuck Coger
http:www.fishin-pro.com