Exploring Estuary Flats and Lure Fishing Crystal Clear Waters

With water temps dropping around 5 or so degrees in the last week the fishing has been inconsistent, and that’s to put it nicely. However on the plus side the tides have been small and the water has been crystal clear so it opened up a few options to explore the places that usually have too much current to fish..
We decided to go for a look at the flats at a local creek and fish the high tide to see what we could find. We scored a solid bag of fish on the incoming tide with lures before snag bashing our way back up the creek trying for a mangrove jack.
For the most part I fished my 701SF Dobyns Champion Extreme, with a 2500 sized reel, 10lb Sunline Siglon ADV and 30lb FC Rock leader. All the flathead I caught using a Tiemco Lonesome Drifter which is a really cool miniature swim bait, the technique was just a short sharp few twitches then a pause which worked a treat on the day.
Check it out and hit me up in the comments if you got any questions.. While you’re here please hit that SUBSCRIBE button to keep you up to date with future clips!
Cheers ✌🏻

[@shamrock4life04]

The humble flatty😍 those headshakes are good at shaking little trebles! And their spikes hurt!

[@Micksgonefishing]

Yeah man, can always count on a flatty... to spike the shit out of you 😂

[@triga2629]

That grab scooped up was mad yewww

[@Micksgonefishing]

Yeah man, saw a few shoulda went and got the others!!

[@jacksonclarkefishing8401]

Love a good flatty session hahah. It’s honestly what got me started on lure fishing

[@Micksgonefishing]

That’s it mate, never think you’re too good to go and have fun! I love flattys especially when you just wanna catch stuff.

[@paullobwein1632]

First time viewer! Cracking video and very entertaining. Some seriously nice flathead in that area! Looking forward to watching your other vids

[@Micksgonefishing]

Awesome, glad you liked it!! Hopefully there’s something else on the channel to keep you entertained 😅👌🏻

[@dylannoe1960]

I love your videos keep it up

[@Micksgonefishing]

Thanks Dylan!!

[@cianc4610]

Super sick 🤙🏻

[@Micksgonefishing]

Thanks mate!!

[@willshears2788]

Had that lure for ages has caught some nice barra

[@Micksgonefishing]

Yeah sweet! I’ve had these for a while but haven’t fished them until this. Pretty cool little lure!!

[@aus2045]

Wish we had good fish like that around Yeppoon

[@Micksgonefishing]

They are there 👌🏻

[@aus2045]

@@Micksgonefishing actually no there isn’t.

[@Cheyenne_Nation]

That looks like the walleye of the ocean.

[@Micksgonefishing]

Yeah true, similar shape!!

[@grantthompson9670]

Hey mate meant to catch up with you today at tackleworld about those jigs you picked up.they were mine and wanted to explain the problem with them.

[@Micksgonefishing]

All good man, I’ve replaced them for you and I’ll go swim them to see what’s wrong..

[@shalveenlal9934]

Nice fishing better crab mate....

[@Micksgonefishing]

Haha thanks mate, it was delicious!

[@adriangray459]

Love your vids mate.. Q: What braid you running on your BC??

[@Micksgonefishing]

Thanks man!! It’s Sunline Castaway, I’ve got it on all my BC reels..

[@nenadnedovic9246]

Love your vids mate. I like you explaining your gear. What sunnies are on your face mate.

[@Micksgonefishing]

Thank you 🙏🏼 Glad to help and share my experience with you guys on here and I’m finding it fun editing up content from trips. I’m running green mirror Costa Rincons, incredible clarity and contrast! Can highly recommend them ✌🏻

[@nenadnedovic9246]

@@Micksgonefishing Thanks for the reply mate Like most guys i have alot of fishing gear its obscene but no time to go so ill live through your eyes. Im cursed with a moon head like a burt newton lol i tried all the costas and i had to do oakley which are pretty good. Bro keep up the good content and tight lines.

[@willlansbury1660]

What battery setup you using for your minn Kota mate?

[@Micksgonefishing]

I’ve got a 120ah AGM on it at the moment, looking to change to lithium when this one goes..

[@jonahjohns3946]

What are some lures you suggest for Flathead and Barramundi?

[@Micksgonefishing]

My favorite lure atm is the Lucky Craft Pointer, comes in 2 sizes and 3 different bibs for different depths. For flathead I’d go the 78SP and casting at snags for barra I’d fish the 78XD.

[@jonahjohns3946]

@@Micksgonefishing cheers

[@AussieRic]

Wow havent caught a flathead in years, any chance of sharing the location or nearby?

[@Micksgonefishing]

Local creek mate, Mackay region 👌🏻

[@AussieRic]

@@Micksgonefishing Cheers, much appreciated.🙂

[@PhoenixFlicksFishing]

what lure is that its crazy

[@Micksgonefishing]

Tiemco Lonesome Drifter 👌🏻

[@aarontaylor4355]

And peoole say the bohle's fished out...

[@calebmaher1198]

😂

[@Micksgonefishing]

It’s definitely not 😅