Bilo Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 I am still recently new to fishing, and would love some advice on where the best setting for catching flathead from land. whether its a beach or rocks etc... also would love advice and any plastics to use. and are they a good fish to eat cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regan Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 i would target places around the estaurys especially where there are drop offs and weed beds as this is where the flatties will sit. Try and work as much ground as possible as the flatties will normally sit in the one spot. some of my favourite flattie soft plastics include: - zman grub, 2.5 - 3.5 inch, any colour but my favourite watermelon - flash-j shad 3inch, colour kosan'ayu - zman minnowz, colour smokey shad or bad shad and they are very good eating. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilo Posted July 9, 2018 Author Share Posted July 9, 2018 19 minutes ago, Regan said: i would target places around the estaurys especially where there are drop offs and weed beds as this is where the flatties will sit. Try and work as much ground as possible as the flatties will normally sit in the one spot. some of my favourite flattie soft plastics include: - zman grub, 2.5 - 3.5 inch, any colour but my favourite watermelon - flash-j shad 3inch, colour kosan'ayu - zman minnowz, colour smokey shad or bad shad and they are very good eating. Thanks man, just wondering, are the size limits different for the different types of flatties? also i was looking at Pro Wriggler Soft Plastic Lure 100mm Bloodworm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regan Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Those pro wrigglers will work well for the bigger flatties 36cm for a dusky which is the main species of flathead caught in estauries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilo Posted July 9, 2018 Author Share Posted July 9, 2018 3 minutes ago, Regan said: Those pro wrigglers will work well for the bigger flatties 36cm for a dusky which is the main species of flathead caught in estauries cheers for the help. gonna try catch and cook a few during these holidays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilo Posted July 9, 2018 Author Share Posted July 9, 2018 53 minutes ago, Regan said: i would target places around the estaurys especially where there are drop offs and weed beds as this is where the flatties will sit. Try and work as much ground as possible as the flatties will normally sit in the one spot. some of my favourite flattie soft plastics include: - zman grub, 2.5 - 3.5 inch, any colour but my favourite watermelon - flash-j shad 3inch, colour kosan'ayu - zman minnowz, colour smokey shad or bad shad and they are very good eating. also what weight jig head and size of the hook? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regan Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 i usually use a 1/12 jig head for estauries but if it too windy or the current is running fast you can upsize to make sure it gets to the bottom. just match the size of the hook to your plastic so it come out towords the middle/end 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingie chaser Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 4' gulps in nuclear chicken are also killer on the flatties 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARC H Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 (edited) Just get a shrimp, grub or fish style soft plastic. In some sort of natural color i don't think specific color matters to much. walk along foreshores casting as you go and concentrate your efforts on jetties, rockwalls moorings, dropoffs and weedbeds as has been said, any bit off structure really another thing is check out if there are bait fish, prawns in the water and try to imitate them with a lure if you are using grub or shrimp styles you'll encounter some good bycatch like bream if you fishing around 1 -2metres of water 1/8 or 1/2th as has been said is the go also they are expensive but soft vibes are great also make sure you slow your retrieve down in winter enjoy and good luck Edited July 10, 2018 by ARC H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekD Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 15 hours ago, Regan said: some of my favourite flattie soft plastics include: - zman grub, 2.5 - 3.5 inch, any colour but my favourite watermelon - flash-j shad 3inch, colour kosan'ayu - zman minnowz, colour smokey shad or bad shad and they are very good eating. Hi Regan, I'm confused.... Why would you be eating Z-man grubs and flash shads??? ? Are they edible like the Berkley Gulps and for that matter what flavours do they come in? Oh wait, read post again - smokey and watermelon. Sweet. Regards, Derek 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regan Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 (edited) 8 minutes ago, DerekD said: Hi Regan, I'm confused.... Why would you be eating Z-man grubs and flash shads??? ? Are they edible like the Berkley Gulps and for that matter what flavours do they come in? Oh wait, read post again - smokey and watermelon. Sweet. Regards, Derek hahahaha meant flatties good eating ? but if you like eating sps they also have them in pumkin seed, bubblegum and even greasy prawn ? Edited July 10, 2018 by Regan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekD Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 12 minutes ago, Regan said: haha meant flatties good eating ? I can be a bit literal at times (mostly deliberately so) so when friends in Sydney talk about the temperature being freezing I look around for ice patches and snowflakes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekD Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 3 hours ago, Regan said: but if you like eating sps they also have them in pumkin seed, bubblegum and even greasy prawn ? Thanks Regan, Now I'm feeling peckish and want to walk to my car to see what Soft Plastics flavours I have to snack on this afternoon. Suspect you need a beer to wash down greasy prawn but my place of work is alcohol free for safety reasons. D. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regan Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 1 minute ago, DerekD said: Thanks Regan, Now I'm feeling peckish and want to walk to my car to see what Soft Plastics flavours I have to snack on this afternoon. Suspect you need a beer to wash down greasy prawn but my place of work is alcohol free for safety reasons. D. ? looks like you will have to have your greasy prawn this arvo whilst your fishin with a beer in your hand if you cant have it at work ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekD Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, Regan said: looks like you will have to have your greasy prawn this arvo whilst your fishin with a beer in your hand if you cant have it at work ? Genius!!! Please take me under your tutelage oh Great Guru Regan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regan Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 1 hour ago, DerekD said: Genius!!! Please take me under your tutelage oh Great Guru Regan. haha ok np but i think this is getting a little off topic about flattie advice but you can start an new chat about sp tastes and flavours ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilo Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 9 hours ago, ARC H said: Just get a shrimp, grub or fish style soft plastic. In some sort of natural color i don't think specific color matters to much. walk along foreshores casting as you go and concentrate your efforts on jetties, rockwalls moorings, dropoffs and weedbeds as has been said, any bit off structure really another thing is check out if there are bait fish, prawns in the water and try to imitate them with a lure if you are using grub or shrimp styles you'll encounter some good bycatch like bream if you fishing around 1 -2metres of water 1/8 or 1/2th as has been said is the go also they are expensive but soft vibes are great also make sure you slow your retrieve down in winter enjoy and good luck Cheers, i got some Squidgies Wriggler Soft Plastic. Gonna give that a shout around Hermit Bay just up from rose bay sydney, might also give it ago down in watsons bay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARC H Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 20 minutes ago, Jake18 said: Cheers, i got some Squidgies Wriggler Soft Plastic. Gonna give that a shout around Hermit Bay just up from rose bay sydney, might also give it ago down in watsons bay. Yeah the wrigglers are awesome Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca02 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 "Paddle" tail plastics are my goto for flathead (though really any plastic will do, though i think these are really effective as they look like a little poddy mullet). Squidgy fish in a size roughly around 55-65mm in length (black & gold is a personal fav colour) with a 1/6th oz jighead (Size 1 or 1/0 hook matches this plastic size) is a great starting point for shallow water <3m. Deeper water and current depending i'd go a heavier jighead to get back to the bottom quickly. Also with jigheads i prefer to go with something with a hook that is a thinner gauge (nitro bream range) as it penetrates the flattys mouth much easier than the thicker gauge hooks (especially when you're using relatively light tackle/thin lines). I noticed a massive difference in hookup rates in regards to missing fish after using some of the thicker gauge style jigheads. I generally give it a couple of quick flicks up, wind up the slack as it sinks back to the bottom and repeat the process with varying pauses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilo Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 1 hour ago, macca02 said: "Paddle" tail plastics are my goto for flathead (though really any plastic will do, though i think these are really effective as they look like a little poddy mullet). Squidgy fish in a size roughly around 55-65mm in length (black & gold is a personal fav colour) with a 1/6th oz jighead (Size 1 or 1/0 hook matches this plastic size) is a great starting point for shallow water <3m. Deeper water and current depending i'd go a heavier jighead to get back to the bottom quickly. Also with jigheads i prefer to go with something with a hook that is a thinner gauge (nitro bream range) as it penetrates the flattys mouth much easier than the thicker gauge hooks (especially when you're using relatively light tackle/thin lines). I noticed a massive difference in hookup rates in regards to missing fish after using some of the thicker gauge style jigheads. I generally give it a couple of quick flicks up, wind up the slack as it sinks back to the bottom and repeat the process with varying pauses. cheers man, waiting for my plastics and jigheads to come in the mail... the nearest a shop was miles away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilo Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 Could anyone give me some good spots to catch flathead near Watons Bay, Rose Bay, Vaucluse or anywhere around here? just got my soft plastics and keen to use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoingFishing Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 (edited) Rose Bay flats are a great place to start for flathead but watch out for Rays. Go early or late afternoon when the boat/swimmer activity is at its minimum Edited July 15, 2018 by GoingFishing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilo Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 1 hour ago, GoingFishing said: Rose Bay flats are a great place to start for flathead but watch out for Rays. Go early or late afternoon when the boat/swimmer activity is at its minimum just to make sure, is that near the boat hire? and also how far would i have to walk out you reckon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingie chaser Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 I am also keen to try these prawn pro squidgy's as well in both paddle tail & wriggler, recon you would catch a variety of species on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 On 7/10/2018 at 1:04 PM, DerekD said: I can be a bit literal at times (mostly deliberately so) so when friends in Sydney talk about the temperature being freezing I look around for ice patches and snowflakes. You're a card Derek...you should be dealt with! LOL. I'm heading back to Sydney (probably October) would like to catch up if possible. We could share some sarcasm. Cheers, bn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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