Chasing Swan River Flathead on Vibes - Yellowfin Whiting Bycatch.

[@bennnowell1698]

Nice work mate 👍🏻 can't beat the ZX35 for Flattys 😎

[@paddlefisher]

Cheers cobber!

[@briantennant6191]

As we’ve already established, I’m land locked in the states and the only thing I know about fishing in Aus is what I see on KZbin. Now I’m not really a smart man but I think I’m observant and I think it’s your tactics that may be the culprit. The Hitzke and Lurebox guys on the east coast of Aus are always talking about keeping the rod tip up and keeping pressure on the line. I notice the guys that fish tailor a lot keep the rod tip down because tailor will jump and spit the hook. You have your rod pretty much horizontal, maybe hold it up a bit? 🤷But like I’ve said, I’m definitely no expert, just food for thought. Keep up the good work Andy, cheers! 👍

[@paddlefisher]

Leaving the rod tip low is definitely a tailor technique which I am in the habit of using, so I will keep the rod tip higher when fighting flatties. Good spotting mate!

[@Fpn2005]

Great video mate. I was down at point Walter the other day , when I snagged it up, or changed my reel speed I lost them. If I kept the same reel in and didn’t jag it up, it stayed on. I don’t know if it was coincidence or not, but maybe try that . PS I only caught two, one got away, the other stayed on - so not sure if that’s a great sample size to be sprouting advice from haha

[@paddlefisher]

Cheers mate, interesting observations there, it has been a steep learning curve for me so far...I am at the stage where I am confident in hooking fish but not so much in landing fish. Cheers again!

[@dfjmadventures]

Great vid Andy - whiting love the ZX prawns - havent heard of many being caught around that way though!

[@paddlefisher]

Cheers Paz, I will very likely look into the ZX prawns, I am fast becoming a convert to this style of fishing.

[@Azz151515]

I've caught flatties and bream in the swan on the ZX prawns as well, the pink ones are my go to when nothing else is biting. Also got my PB tailor under the causeway bridge 19 months ago on the same colour ZX. Very snaggy there though. Great little lures and they work really well for herring sand whiting too.

[@BIGBAWLZ2]

How deep do flatties go in the swan cause I’ve never seen any that deep please answer me someone please

[@paddlefisher]

They live at any depth in the river, though it is most common to fish for them on the flats.

[@paddlefisher]

ZX prawns are definitely on the shopping list!

[@wingitmissionfishingoutdoo6647]

The Zx's are great for whiting in the shallows especially down Peel way in summer. Have lost a few Zx in my time. Whilst being costly they are definetly worth every cent. Some flattys on the score board mate, well done.

[@paddlefisher]

Cheers mate, some ZX's are on the shopping list for sure!

[@darrenburleigh8787]

Love that launch area good tailor always how’s the rev going compared to the old outback

[@darrenburleigh8787]

I usually bump them on the bottom then slow drop back

[@paddlefisher]

Cheers mate, the revo has been a great little boat...ideal for squid runs or trolling for tailor. I do get a bit wet if there is a bit of chop though.

[@richieh4968]

Hi I know a while back you had a Malibu Sierra 10 not sure if you had a kayak trolley but would you be able to recommend one for this kayak please Thanks in advance Richie

[@paddlefisher]

I didn't have a trolley for that kayak, but would suggest an adjustable one to fit the scupper holes. Hope that helps.

[@richieh4968]

@@paddlefisher Thanks 👍

[@BIGBAWLZ2]

I never knew flattie are Depp on the swan river

[@paddlefisher]

They live at any depth in the river, though it is most common to fish for them on the flats.

[@BIGBAWLZ2]

@@paddlefisher thanks so they r anywhere in the swan

[@rustywalsh56]

Cant help with the hook up/net rate, maybe call into a reputable tackle store, or where you bought the vibes. They may have a suggestion or some advice as to where you are going wrong. Maybe a case of practice makes perfect. But shit it must be frustrating going 50/50

[@paddlefisher]

Cheers mate, I think it will be a case of just keeping at it, this flathead caper is still new to me so I expect a pretty steep learning curve. Cheers again.