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@DerekD might head to the tackle shop to get me some new jigheads. Also on yours and @Little_Flatty I'll grab some power minnows while I'm at it !

Last time I was out there I saw some fishing jumping not sure if it was mullet might have to go down with a bit of bread next time. I did have a bit of a flick with a plastic under the bridge at high tide with no luck but could also be due to my inexperience and choice of plastics etc.

Just have to thank all of you for your advice and helping a new fisho out. Your guys knowledge is greatly appreciated. Have to give a few of those spots a try. I have fished cunninghams reach a couple times only on soft plastics with no luck just snags unfortunately.

Not much, the flatly I posted was lake Macquarie. Best I've got out of lane Cove was 34cm bream on servo prawn. Gone out plenty of times and have caught nothing at all.. so not to productive but it's local and good to get out for a quick hour or 2.

@maccapacca most of my jigheads are TT lures I have lost a fair few to snags so may just buy a couple different types and see what suits. @Little_Flatty the ewg looks interesting may give it a go down the track. So you just put a sinker above the hook? I have lost a fair few jighead/lures to snags as I mainly fish around the lane Cove area as I'm in ryde. So lots of snaggy spots! I definitely need to put in more hours and get some more experience.

@maccapacca thanks for the advice mate will definitely throw them on the scales. I understand about the hook size fitting the plastic Just not sure what sizes I currently have.

I definitely understand where you are coming from about the gulp juice on the hands! Also had one of the bags leak into my tackle bag didn't smell nice that's for sure! I have purchased a few different types of jigheads but threw the packets out as I put them in my tackle case. So not sure what I have I did buy a few weedless jigheads not to sure how to rig them up. I definitely feel I prefer a heavier weight just to assist with my casting. In saying that the braid has helped with distance.

Thanks @Little_Flatty I will definitely give the power minnow a go! I'm just researching abit about what jig heads (eg. Hook size and weight) and trying to rig them properly as I'm not spot on with it yet. I do have some other scented gulp soft plastics to try. What is your stance on scent do you feel it is necessary?

Hi, Just an update I went with the @DerekD arrowz/sedona combo I spooled it with 10lb braid, such a nice set up so thanks for the advice. I have had a few trips out land based using different lures hadn't caught anything. Just after Xmas I caught my first fish on plastics a 46cm flathead. A reward for effort! Was caught on a zmanz midnight oil paddle tail. Any suggestions any other soft plastics for Sydney land based fishing? Thank you

Thanks @DerekD appreciate it!

Thanks for all your advice guys I really appreciate it. Derekd thanks for the in-depth advice I dare say I'll be building a rod and reel from what you have suggested. And take the leap to braid as I have only ever used mono. Thanks also franks I don't think I'm ready just yet to jump into a baitcaster. And rebel I have had my eye on the veritas range. Also going from braid to a mono leader is a swivel OK? Or is it best to learn a braid to mono knot eg. Fg knot. Thanks once again guys Thanks for your insight little flatty. Really appreciate it

Thanks for all your advice guys I really appreciate it. Derekd thanks for the in-depth advice I dare say I'll be building a rod and reel from what you have suggested. And take the leap to braid as I have only ever used mono. Thanks also franks I don't think I'm ready just yet to jump into a baitcaster. And rebel I have had my eye on the veritas range. Also going from braid to a mono leader is a swivel OK? Or is it best to learn a braid to mono knot eg. Fg knot. Thanks once again guys

G'day fishos I'm an amateur fisherman getting into the sport would like some advice on a good 2-4kg combo around the $200-$250 mark. I don't often get a chance to get out fishing and don't want to break the bank. I purely fish land based and I'm slowly starting to fish with soft plastics and lures. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks raiders