Morgs84 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 G'day Raiders. I usually fish plastics and havent really dedicated much time using the blade lures, i usually only try a few casts then switch back to plastics. but next time i head out in the trusty old canoe im only going to take the blades so ill have no choice but to try and come up with a fish or two. I know people catch bream on them but how do they go with flattys etc? I fish the hacking and if you have a few pointers itd be a big help. Cheers Morgs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayerOne Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 We've recently started getting into vibes... caught a fair few flatties on them by simply lift & bounce off (or near) the bottom.... Make sure u have a set of long pliers handy to get the trebles out, esp when a flattie scoffs it down deep!....Also, if just targeting flatties, maybe up your leader strength so there's less chance of losing your $15 lure! One last thing, maybe get couple different size vibes - to suit the depth you are fishing in. Have fun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtisjohnthomas Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I have been fishing exclusively with vibes for probably the last month. And I get out weekly. I reported last week that I out fished a mate 15 fish to 2. I had vibe he had soft plastics. So give the vibe a go. Every single strike bar one has been from leaving the vibe on the bottom for almost 20sec and when I lift up, I'm on!! This has been the case with the flatties and the bream. From what I can tell they are attracted by the vibrations, but because water temp is so cold and so shut down they don't strike until they have ample opportunity. I would try the Daiwa Gemakijin Vibes but there is also one out from Pure Fishing, which is a Soft Plastic Vibe. I haven't got my hands on one yet but they look perfect for estuary fishing. In terms of leader, I have been fishing 10lb but have had to replace mine when I get flattie strikes. I would fish 15-20lb if you are specifically fishing for flatties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfisherman Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Blades are amazing lures.they cast a mile. Have caught whiting, bream, snapper, small Jews and flathead BUT! Lol up the thickness of ur leader when chasing flatties... And most importantly... Unless you own a money tree, stay away from snaggy areas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchin Jack Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 The TT Switchblades are good in the 1/8-1/4 sizes, I also use Berkley Big Eye blades in the 46mm, all of these i've caught flathead on, even a stinky salmon. Also have a look at the Berkley Soft Vibes, i've been having a lot of success with these and the vibe from them is as strong as the metal blades, these are also scented and come in MF40 and MF50 sizes, I believe there is now the MF60, these I have also nailed flathead on and bream and EP's. There's a few ways to work these blades but I found mixing it up a little and trying different ways has had good success, some ways the fish don't respond where other ways it sends them into a frenzy. Try YouTube for videos of how to use these blades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheap charlie Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 (edited) Would a 40mm blade weighing 5.1g be too heavy for fishing in 1 - 2m of water? Charlie Edited June 19, 2011 by Cheap Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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