Jo5hC Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Hey guys, recently had an unsuccessful trip to bobbin head where I explored the flats behind the marina for the first time. There were definitely fish there, as I could see many bream, garfish, herring, mullet, and even a few good sized whiting cruising around me; maybe attracted from the mud that I was stirring up? I was chucking around an 80mm slippery dog for whiting but over the two hours I was there I only got followed by some strangely aggressive mullet. I suspect my leader could’ve been too heavy as I was running 10lb from my previous sessions, but I have hooked up on whiting and even bream before on 10lb so I was not sure. Also saw a ton of what I think were nipper holes, and I didn’t see any signs so I assume I can pump nippers there? If anyone has fished the same area any tips would be appreciated. Last thing is that I accessed the flats from the visitor area which is only open from 10am to 4pm, but are there any other ways to access those flats or is it only available during the times from the visitor centre being open? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertW Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 1 hour ago, Jo5hC said: Hey guys, recently had an unsuccessful trip to bobbin head where I explored the flats behind the marina for the first time. There were definitely fish there, as I could see many bream, garfish, herring, mullet, and even a few good sized whiting cruising around me; maybe attracted from the mud that I was stirring up? I was chucking around an 80mm slippery dog for whiting but over the two hours I was there I only got followed by some strangely aggressive mullet. I suspect my leader could’ve been too heavy as I was running 10lb from my previous sessions, but I have hooked up on whiting and even bream before on 10lb so I was not sure. Also saw a ton of what I think were nipper holes, and I didn’t see any signs so I assume I can pump nippers there? If anyone has fished the same area any tips would be appreciated. Last thing is that I accessed the flats from the visitor area which is only open from 10am to 4pm, but are there any other ways to access those flats or is it only available during the times from the visitor centre being open? Leader is definitely not too heavy, i've caught them on 12lb mono as it floats. With whiting you don't want to stop anyways so keep the lure walking and they won't even have a chance to see your leader haha. Don't know about the nippers but give it a try anyway, not much harm in bringing a nipper pump along haha, try to find a tide where you can fish a rising dead low tide, that way you can try for nippers and explore the terrain. Good Luck! Albert 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faker Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 2 hours ago, Jo5hC said: Hey guys, recently had an unsuccessful trip to bobbin head where I explored the flats behind the marina for the first time. There were definitely fish there, as I could see many bream, garfish, herring, mullet, and even a few good sized whiting cruising around me; maybe attracted from the mud that I was stirring up? I was chucking around an 80mm slippery dog for whiting but over the two hours I was there I only got followed by some strangely aggressive mullet. I suspect my leader could’ve been too heavy as I was running 10lb from my previous sessions, but I have hooked up on whiting and even bream before on 10lb so I was not sure. Also saw a ton of what I think were nipper holes, and I didn’t see any signs so I assume I can pump nippers there? If anyone has fished the same area any tips would be appreciated. Last thing is that I accessed the flats from the visitor area which is only open from 10am to 4pm, but are there any other ways to access those flats or is it only available during the times from the visitor centre being open? I am heading there on Friday. If slippery dog is not working try blades or soft plastics. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faker Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 11 hours ago, Jo5hC said: Hey guys, recently had an unsuccessful trip to bobbin head where I explored the flats behind the marina for the first time. There were definitely fish there, as I could see many bream, garfish, herring, mullet, and even a few good sized whiting cruising around me; maybe attracted from the mud that I was stirring up? I was chucking around an 80mm slippery dog for whiting but over the two hours I was there I only got followed by some strangely aggressive mullet. I suspect my leader could’ve been too heavy as I was running 10lb from my previous sessions, but I have hooked up on whiting and even bream before on 10lb so I was not sure. Also saw a ton of what I think were nipper holes, and I didn’t see any signs so I assume I can pump nippers there? If anyone has fished the same area any tips would be appreciated. Last thing is that I accessed the flats from the visitor area which is only open from 10am to 4pm, but are there any other ways to access those flats or is it only available during the times from the visitor centre being open? We're u using scent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertW Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 9 hours ago, faker said: I am heading there on Friday. If slippery dog is not working try blades or soft plastics. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertW Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 11 hours ago, Jo5hC said: Hey guys, recently had an unsuccessful trip to bobbin head where I explored the flats behind the marina for the first time. There were definitely fish there, as I could see many bream, garfish, herring, mullet, and even a few good sized whiting cruising around me; maybe attracted from the mud that I was stirring up? I was chucking around an 80mm slippery dog for whiting but over the two hours I was there I only got followed by some strangely aggressive mullet. I suspect my leader could’ve been too heavy as I was running 10lb from my previous sessions, but I have hooked up on whiting and even bream before on 10lb so I was not sure. Also saw a ton of what I think were nipper holes, and I didn’t see any signs so I assume I can pump nippers there? If anyone has fished the same area any tips would be appreciated. Last thing is that I accessed the flats from the visitor area which is only open from 10am to 4pm, but are there any other ways to access those flats or is it only available during the times from the visitor centre being open? As faker mentioned vibes will also work very well for whiting if they're not keen on topwater especially the ecogear zx's 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faker Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 (edited) 3 minutes ago, AlbertW said: As faker mentioned vibes will also work very well for whiting if they're not keen on topwater especially the ecogear zx's I also have one secret technique. a pro lure clone prawn with scent and sneaky little assist hook near tail. I am teaching someone soft plastics basics on the day before i bring out my double clutch and other lures Edited January 23 by faker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo5hC Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 36 minutes ago, faker said: Were u using scent? Nah I wasn’t but I’ll definitely try that next time, as well as the blades. Are the blades worked by hopping it or doing a lift and drop like vibes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faker Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 12 minutes ago, Jo5hC said: Nah I wasn’t but I’ll definitely try that next time, as well as the blades. Are the blades worked by hopping it or doing a lift and drop like vibes? exactly like vibes but more subtle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faker Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 4 hours ago, Jo5hC said: Nah I wasn’t but I’ll definitely try that next time, as well as the blades. Are the blades worked by hopping it or doing a lift and drop like vibes? there are other flats near apple tree bay. i am quite keen to fish them but might target a area i think is jew spot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerofwill Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 On 1/24/2024 at 8:45 AM, faker said: I also have one secret technique. a pro lure clone prawn with scent and sneaky little assist hook near tail. I am teaching someone soft plastics basics on the day before i bring out my double clutch and other lures how to rig 'sneaky little assit hook near tail'? I used pro lure clone prawn a couple of times but no success... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faker Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 2 hours ago, Powerofwill said: how to rig 'sneaky little assit hook near tail'? I used pro lure clone prawn a couple of times but no success... Tie a fishing hook with line under belly pin to rear prawn tail and linking it to jighead head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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