Ozfishen Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 G'day Raiders, I'm new to using hard body lures and I have a few questions that maybe some of you guys could help answer. I usually fish the harbour around the wreck, wedding cakes, sydney heads (border) and botany bay. I'm looking at the TT switchblades and the ecogear sx40. Are these suitable lures to fish with in the harbour ? What weight switchblade is best for the harbour/botany ? Thank you, Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchin Jack Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 I use the 1/8th ounce usually except when going deep or bit of a strong current and then i'll go the 1/4 ounce, go even heavier if you're going to jig them. Cheers, Leo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozfishen Posted June 28, 2010 Author Share Posted June 28, 2010 Thanks for the information Fezza, I will most likely do the jig technique.. Do colours play much roll with the switchblades ? Thanks, Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Frost Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 What are you trying to catch mate ? Im guessing bream , as the sx40's are pretty small , they work pretty well but are hard to cast long distance . Have a look at the Kangoku shads , Damiki mu45 and Atomic shallow and deep running lures. These have a bit more weight and cast quite well . The blades are great in the harbour just be carefull around craggy areas. Colours with blades can make a difference , but they all seem to work. Brands I like are Damiki Vault's ,Strike Pro,Ecogear and TT Tight lines , Bubba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozfishen Posted June 28, 2010 Author Share Posted June 28, 2010 (edited) Bubba, I'm not really targeting a specific species of fish at the moment but bream and bass are my primary choice to catch ! I usually fish in 20-60ft of water, but do fish off wharfs, sand banks, freshwater rivers... Edited June 28, 2010 by Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.dawg Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 I wouldn't use sx 40's landbased unless you are sure you wont get snagged Problem with this is bream hang around the snags and as said above cant cast em really far. it is also more off a shallow water lure with blades they've been working for me landbased off wharfs in deeper on lots off fish but yet to get a legal bream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewdreamer Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Hey Jake, In the interests of your wallet... the blades are great but whilst you are learning and have yet to win Lotto, I would recommend you use them over soft bottom.. drop offs etc. They really attract the fish .... and rocks and reef and pylons and mooring ropes and ..... you get the idea= One of my mates even parked one in my face earlier in the year! Best of luck and keep the casts accurate! Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozfishen Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 Ok, thanks for the good information guys ! I'll have to go out and grab some blades and flick 'em around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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