rippinlips Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Just tried to find the pink plastic we used today and OK they don't exist any more...getting old... was wondering what the go to plastic for flatties is these days. After 5 years off the water have decided to stay away from the kings and getting back into the basics.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aardvarking Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 23 minutes ago, rippinlips said: Just tried to find the pink plastic we used today and OK they don't exist any more...getting old... was wondering what the go to plastic for flatties is these days. After 5 years off the water have decided to stay away from the kings and getting back into the basics.. A lot of different opinions here, but I like squidgy fish and wrigglers for flatties. The squidgy wriggler in 100m and fish in 80mm are perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berleyguts Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Hi Jeff, I used to have do OK trolling just about any bass lure out of a canoe or my punt (rowed). Other lures that worked were Tiger Minnow, Wonder Wobbler, F7 Flatfish, Tassie Devils and a lure I made out of a toothbrush! In the deeper channels, try any of the deep diving minnows. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mullatt Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 My absolute favourite for 30 odd years has been the Rebel Crawfish, but you know what Scratchie..........your best (like all of us I reckon) will be the one that after lots of trial & error, works best for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFoosh Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Plastics-wise don't discount 4" Berkley Bass Minnows. Smelt Scales colour works a treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest123456789 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 The other method is a live baited poddy mullet, most days it yields the bigger fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rippinlips Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 On 25 October 2017 at 5:48 PM, Aardvarking said: A lot of different opinions here, but I like squidgy fish and wrigglers for flatties. The squidgy wriggler in 100m and fish in 80mm are perfect. Thanks for the advice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rippinlips Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 4 hours ago, flatheadluke said: The other method is a live baited poddy mullet, most days it yields the bigger fish. Plucked two 70cm flatties on old school plastics yesterday on fill the plate with fish mission....don't need to go bigger and complicate fishing with collecting mullet as would let them go anyway and they don't really pull that much string....if I want to be stretched then would go on king mission..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 Hey raiders, once again thank you all for your input. I rummaged through the boxes today and found an array of weapons that you have all mentioned. As I said in my original post, I have no problem scoring a bag on sp’s or bait! My favourite go to sps are squidgy fish, 5in gulp jerk shad Pilchard, bloodyworm wrigglers, or drop bears. All dynamite when their on the chew!! Im heading out tomorrow arvo weather permitting and I’ll report back on the results! Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest123456789 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 16 hours ago, rippinlips said: Plucked two 70cm flatties on old school plastics yesterday on fill the plate with fish mission....don't need to go bigger and complicate fishing with collecting mullet as would let them go anyway and they don't really pull that much string....if I want to be stretched then would go on king mission..... What about using live yabbies for bream and live worms for whiting, is that too complicated as well? Will they stretch you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rippinlips Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 2 hours ago, flatheadluke said: What about using live yabbies for bream and live worms for whiting, is that too complicated as well? Will they stretch you? Always use live yabbies and worms when up the coast and they are easy to get. Stretched may have been the wrong choice of word...just want to keep fishing simple for now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 Feedback: spent two hours trolling today for no result. These are the lures I used........ A good mixture. I worked the 1.5-4m area. After that I pulled them in and drifted the same area for 2 small flatties on sps in 15mins. I will try again in a month or so when they move into the bay in numbers! Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rippinlips Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Hi mate, Pulled out the box marked flathead and bream lures from some time ago...theses were the lure that I used for flatties.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rippinlips Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Also there is another option which I did for snapper. Get some neutral/shallow diving hard bodies then run them on your downriggers to ensure depth is maintained...may not be feasible in shallow water though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddyT Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Mate - i see one essential problem with your trolling spread- no pink lures- this time of the year is my best flattie trolling- Sept- Nov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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