Flathead Fishing: BEST All Time Fresh Bait - LIVE Demo

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

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[@light487]

Tried this twice now this week and both times caught my 20 mullet in less than an hour. Actually once the mullet were running it only took 5 to 10 minutes to fill the trap each time. I love this method because then you get to pick and choose the mullet size you want. The first time I just grabbed the biggest ones, which were bigger than pilchards.. but didn't have much luck with them as live bait. The second time, I went with sizes no bigger than pilchards and it is a much better size for live bait. I took the kids the second time, and it was so much fun and educational for them to see all the fish and also the seagulls hanging around. Great stuff.

[@light487]

One thing I noticed is that you need to be there at the right time.. if an hour too early, they are all sleeping/resting. I found that around 10:30-11:00 am was much better than 9:00-9:30 am.

[@kev8646]

@@light487 Hey how did you rig them up?

[@aaronwillie5625]

Did you use a clear bowl

[@mangojack1487]

If you initially throw a hand full of flour in the trap and shake it up it produces a milky trail coming out of the hole in the mesh. This acts as a “dinner is served” sign to initially show the mullet where to enter the trap.

[@sativa9598]

Roger I recently found you on KZbin I've spent days watching your vids now. Very insightful & well presented. It's a big 👍 s up from me. That fish trap is so simple & genius 🐟 on.

[@iain1969]

Catching yabbies, poddies and yakkas for bait is sometimes as much fun as the fishing itself! When the kids were little they loved it as well and got so excited.

[@matthewharris-davies8368]

Right I love jigging for live bait

[@nicholasdriessens5160]

Great video. Could you possibly do a quick video of the setup you use and how you hook these baits

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Hi Nicholas, Yes I can, probably in the next week or so. Keep your eyes on my channel.

[@grahamdonaldson29]

Really waiting for hooking and procedure for using poddy mullet for flathead fishing please, the rig etc, Thankyou

[@Barraslayer89]

I hook them just through there back. And I catch heaps of flathead and barramundi doing that

[@jaykeinnes6793]

Through the lip, not too far back on a dropper style rig(patnoster etc) with the sinker at the bottom so bait doesn't get weed caught around the bait. Have tested heaps of different ways and they live the longest loke this, goes though no tissue virtually and allows them to face the current unlike back hooking.

[@discopantsandhaircuts1135]

My 3 yr old nephew would love that activity, how fun!

[@kevinrobinson9005]

Thanks Roger, another very educational vid. I've been cast netting up here at the Sunshine Coast and my back says thank you. Very clever trap. Appreciate you keep it simple for the basic bloke like me.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks Kevin, Glad to help. The trap will definitely be easier on your back :)

[@gavingi5875]

Me 2 mate ... I went and got a trap today. Fishing tomorrow.

[@mariamichaelmekhail1049]

Kevin, has this worked for you up here on the sunshine coast? I tried it in the Noosa river today but didn't have much luck. Assuming location is a factor here?

[@Mark-ew5jm]

Tuned in for the live….disappointed like many others I suspect with the internet issues…Some great tips there Roger and a very ingenious “mullet trap”. Great tip to check state regulations for size and bag limits for the mullet and also licence requirements. Really enjoy the videos.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks Mark, I hope to do some lives in the coming weeks.

[@LocksmithSteve]

@@RogerOsborneFishing The internet has been playing up today, even up here in Cairns Qld.

[@tedsmall3793]

Really interesting Roger, soo surprising to see so many fish attracted to the trap in such a short time. I will certainly have a go at setting a trap and fishing with live poddy mullet. I keep learning new fishing avenues from you. Thank’s Mate, you are a great teacher.

[@carlton1986]

Just thinking how popular your own tv channel would be... Great learning as always🙏

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks for your encouragement Carlton.

[@MyVernon1]

I like the way you leave a caller or two in the trap. :)

[@longzhao8737]

Best Fishing Chanel! I leaned a lot!

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks Long Zhao

[@andrewsmedley5913]

Great episode Roger. Thanks for being so generous in the sharing of your knowledge.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Hi Andrew, My pleasure !

[@DeeManGamez]

Definitely gonna give this a go. Have never put out a trap to catch small bait fish like poddy mullet. And from what I’ve seen live bait seems to be the best for quality fish.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Yes, live bait does attract quality fish :)

[@pacman5590]

Would love to see the rig(s) you use and how you present the mullet when fishing for flattys as a follow on to this - great tips all round!

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Great suggestion! Thanks Pacman will do.

[@davidnorgren8759]

Thanks Roger ive always wondered how you catch live mullet. love your videos, so informative.

[@williesmith1955]

Watching the 2yrs later and I love it. Will try over here in South Africa.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Sounds good Willie, I'm sure it will work

[@zubinirani6620]

Wow Roger I think this was one of the best videos I've seen on the topic of catching live bait. Really well explained.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Wow, thanks! Zubin. All the best with your fishing :)

[@Michaelbrissenden]

Awesome video I have been meaning to working out how to catch bait instead of buying frozen stuff. Would love to see more videos on catching bait 👍thanks for the video

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks Michael, glad you enjoyed it.

[@alipapzan809]

Another great video from you, Roger! Thank you for that. You make things as simple as possible which is awesome!

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

You are very welcome

[@neilharvey280]

Mate your a legend. Tried your salad bowl idea for poddy mullet after watching it and was suprised how many we scored considering how many people hanging around. Just for kicks hooked one on and pulled in a near 60cm flatty. Can't wait to get the boat out with the salad bowl next time. Cheers mate

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Fantastic Neil, great to hear.

[@jasonmcmillan9554]

Goodbye cast net... hello salad bowl. 👍

[@gfrylives]

How easy is that. Ever since I collected soldier crabs for bream I rarely ever go back to buying bait. Thanks for sharing.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

You're welcome Jeff

[@davouchi1]

Another great video mate. Makes me want to go fishing right now. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks 👍

[@JamesIbby]

HELP please. What size bowl is this roger. Great video.

[@stephennewman3480]

Great idea when we were kids in nz we use picked bottles or jars to catch small herrings on the same way in the small river where we use to live

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Yes I remember doing the same

[@pauldhughes]

Hi Roger, I’m going back to basics today and tried to do exactly what your doing here. The biggest mullet was only Approx 70mm and the rest were all babies. I threw them back (too small) and will go back tomorrow again. Paul

[@andytheo6236]

Tried that the next day . Really does work . Problem was they died overnight even with a aerator. I use live yabbies for flathead with great results . Thanks for the video

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks Andy.

[@LocksmithSteve]

Another ripper video Roger. Bait fish LOVE anything ' carbohydrate', bread as well as my secrete weapon, fine grated potato. I use a small fine grater to grate the spud straight into the water to attract Yackers, or grate a pingpong ball sized amount and just squeeze it into a ball, and use in a poddy trap. Great fun mate. Thanks for all your beaut video's.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Hi Steve, thanks for your input.

[@luizfelipedaudtoliveira4813]

Just got to know Roger. That is a great way to catch mullet! And probably other species too. I´ll use it in Brazil, no doubt about it. He´s also a very nice fisherman.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks luiz for your kind words and very glad you are enjoying the videos. Please let me know how you go in Brazil?

[@dingydate]

Love the video Roger, thanks for going to the effort to explain how to get your Poddies. Cheers Chris. Happy New Year Mate. PS, My Grandkids love your videos.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks Chris, Happy New Year to you and your family 😊

[@IDK-vs1mg]

Moving from Qld I got a shock cast nets are banned in NSW, guess I'll have to make a trap. Thanks for the video.

[@BackwardshturT]

Amazing love it. The biggest flathead I've ever caught were on live poddy mullet

[@Tubefisher]

You are a legend mate awesome content you always make me watch your videos in full length. Keep it up, full support here.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Big thanks

[@benjaminhughes4620]

U make this look so easy I've tried a few times with minimal results

[@jonnywaselectric]

I find location is a big factor mate, jump in the car one day with a loaf of bread and go exploring. I've got a fancy $100 perspex trap and the first few times I used it I got nothing. I found my most productive spots are in canals with a bit of sand where I live. I would look on Google maps and try and find shallow spots like in the video, at the end of channels where there isn't much current racing along.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks for your comments Jonny, I agree.

[@fromunderthebridge5274]

Cheers for the video mate, I'm interested in different ways of catching my own bait. I am interested in the nipper video you suggested making in the future.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Hi Fresh, the Nipper video is going up on Sunday :)

[@richadsotad]

wow so wholesome im gonna try this tomorrow

[@jtarryohpengyew8173]

Roger, Thank you for sharing, great tips. Here I use plastic bottle, put holes in it, put bread and the fishes swim in to take the bread and we got the fish. I really envy you. You had such a beautiful place to fish and plenty of fish too.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks for sharing

[@mickknowles4096]

Incredible that there’s such a large population of them at that beach. I’m in port Macquarie. Worming over 20 years and have only encountered king worms a few times. Any clues to finding areas that hold them ??

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Beaches vary regarding their worm populations. For me it is trial and error. Some beaches just seem to hold more big worms. You just have to do your own recon in your area

[@rhythmm860818]

Thanks roger , as always, your video is very enjoyable, the set up , its so simple , but extremely effective along with few great tips. I was actually thinking of buying those expensive traps as I ve seen some people just do extremely well with live mullets. Cant wait to try this out on weekends!!. By the way , are those baits any good on beach fishing?? what tide do you prefer on catching them? Can we catch them at night as well with same trap?

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks, Yes Mullet are great bait on the beach alive or dead. You can get them on all tides. I have not tried at night.

[@Astrobrewster]

I tried this on the weekend on Cowan Creek and it worked really well. Thanks!

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Great to hear! Thanks

[@MRafat]

Great video, very interesting and educative, will try this trick .

[@K120873]

Nice work Roger. Really enjoyed it. Looking forward to the pumping nippers episode... there is a spot where i go and I cant tell the difference between a soldier crap hole or nipper hole and I know it holds both.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks Kosta.

[@rogerdale1883]

I thought this was a really good way of getting live bait and i am going down to buy one of those glass bowls.loved this video.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks Roger, Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hyiww]

Great tip! Tried it out today, but underestimated the tide… bowl gone… will try again next time, ha ha ha.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Hi W W, I always stay there and watch until there are enough Mullet in the bowl, then I get them.

[@michaelmcilrath9466]

Love your presentation style and content. From South Africa

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks Michael

[@robynmiles6344]

I wish id seen all your videos a couple of mths ago. Next time I'm up your way ill be doing everything youve taught me. Thankyou

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks Robyn

[@David481146]

I feed fish in local streams, and found the best bread to use is multi-grain bread... It can also be used for line fishing for bream and stays on the hook longer than white bread.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks David, I have only ever used white bread for bait but great to hear that you have had success with multigrain bread

[@peterjansen3846]

Just found your channel and subscribed immediately 😀. I found your presentation engaging and educational. You know your subject and, more importantly, know how to explain it. I'm a teacher and think you are a very good teacher also. Well done 👏

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks Peter, much appreciated 😃

[@stasyaksa1411]

great video Roger! Do you have blowies in NSW? I am afraid the method may not work in WA bye to blowies

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Yes we do Stas, plenty of them. They are not a problem

[@stasyaksa1411]

@@RogerOsborneFishing thanks Roger. I will try your method

[@meocehrstg8433]

You really need to do more vids, I really enjoyed that

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks, will do!

[@fatmanwookie5180]

Great video brings back memories of my grandfather and going fishing with him well done

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@OmniAtlantic]

Very impressed with your technique.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thank you very much!

[@ksol1467]

Great trap Roger, gonna use that idea. Thank you Roger🙏🏽😎

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Any time

[@amyjoyelbourn8086]

My son is super excited to try this out. Would really love to see how you use them as bait. How you hook them up and what tackle you use to catch your flathead and mulaway

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Coming soon!

[@mickme8914]

What sort of aerator set up is best to keep the little guys alive?. And thankyou for your video, its very imformative

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Most tackle stores sell aerators that will clip onto your bucket. They are not expensive.

[@stansimpson371]

Great tutorial Roger, as always. Love this and will give it a go :-)

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Glad you like it

[@peterwilson2781]

Love the video. Looking fwd to video putting them to use as my results fishing with live poddies has not been very good. Anxious to see how you do it so I can improve. Thanks

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Hi Peter, okay I'm happy to help. Next video will be up soon.

[@zacpa7869]

Next time you can consider using cling wrap. Same cling wrap goes around the bread holding it in the bowl.

[@anzacmerc4hire781]

Another sub for you mate, I've tried everything and pisses me off how basic a design will work... Love it mate

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Cheers thanks.

[@royrenelt6181]

Hi Roger could you show how you rig the mullet and catch a flat head Cheers

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Hi Roy, Video coming up :)

[@keomakk]

Awesome work again Roger!

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jimokeeffe612]

Very good video thanks for your tips 👍

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

My pleasure!

[@saltydog888]

I’ve still got my telescopic mullet trap from the 80’s! Bit scratched but still works😄

[@anthonyb5625]

Nice job Roger. Try an old bike tube for the keeper of the bigger mullet get the elastic off

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Hi Anthony, thanks for the tip 😊👍

[@JorgeMartinez-df3or]

I had subscribed after watching your video on how to catch beach worms and it was amazing for one thing did not know that there were worms on the beach which is amazing as how nature works. But now that I watched your video on how to catch mullet my question is does it matter what kind of bread do you use and do you have to spray or squirt any kind of solution with a fish smell for them to swim into the bowl. Thank you for incredible videos.will continue to be watching.

[@julianalderson3938]

Yer nice. Haha just keen c how ya use em for flateys. Bro i dont want metreys just a feed is all. Cheers

[@haydenedwards5740]

Excellent video, thank you! Will be giving this a go very soon!

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks Hayden, I've been using this method for many years

[@ianmcmanus3078]

Can you please show how you rig the mullet for flathead? Thank you.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Yes, will do.

[@scotttrevena9322]

Moon cycles and barometric pressure. Roger what do you find influences Flathead with these two factors?

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Hi Scott, I don't pay much attention to moon cycles and barometric pressure when it comes to Flathead. Flathead don't appear to have a big swim bladder and Dusky Flathead are generally found in fairly shallow water. I pay some attention to tides but that's about it.

[@OZBRIST]

Thanks for another great video. I was wondering now that you have the mullet how do you use them to catch the flathead. Cheers.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks Andrew, that's the next video.

[@thomasnelson6083]

great video, do u live around the ulladulla/ burrill lake area?

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Yes I do!

[@thomasnelson6083]

@@RogerOsborneFishing i’m from around here as well. i have never seen your channel, it’s a good informative one 👍👍. some very good fishing in burrill at the moment with poddys hey

[@TheWaggaBloke]

Brilliant Job Roger

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks Wagga👍 Bloke

[@MrWee05]

Great Stuff once again Thanks Roger!

[@tommyh500]

Great video. What system was this?

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

My Own creation.

[@mnshots2036]

Thanks for the video Roger, some really useful tips and I can't wait to get out there with my boys and try this

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks Mnshots, Have fun.

[@aussienebula8331]

Nice one Roger. Great info. Cheers.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks 👍

[@waynebutler9462]

Another superb video, I will definitely give this a go. Thanks mate!

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

You're welcome Wayne.

[@collowood]

Great video mate 👍

[@glenwilkie1331]

If you use a bigger trap a bigger hole and more bread will you catch table size mullet?

[@boota8881]

Great way to catch live bait, can't wait to try it out.

[@jonnywaselectric]

Great video Roger, the view counter will blow up shortly I am just sharing it around

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Much appreciated :)

[@jonnywaselectric]

@@RogerOsborneFishing no worries mate, you are making me keen for a fish, I know where some big lizards are hiding

[@robertvelovski1192]

Great video Roger, just came across your channel a few days ago. Learnt a lot form your experience. I have a couple of questions. How long will the mullet live in the bucket without an aerator? What size hook are you using to catch Bream and Flathead with Mullet? Cheers.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Hi Robert, without an aerator you need to refresh the water about every 20 minutes depending on how many Mullet are in the bucket. I use a 5/0 suicide hook.

[@stevejones9636]

@@RogerOsborneFishing hi do you hook it through there lip or fin?

[@Jasweld]

In South Australia, taking mullet under 21cm could see you suffering hefty fines and loss of all fishing gear, this can include and not limited to, boat and vehicle.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Hi Jasweld, thanks, the rules vary from state to state. 21cm would work for big Flathead of approx 55cm and above. I will put the rules for each state in the video description.

[@cfaadventures3280]

A quick question why don’t you use a cast net you can berly the water and wait till you see a school then ambush them

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Cast nets are not permitted in NSW.

[@cfaadventures3280]

@@RogerOsborneFishing oh okay thanks for clarifying

[@robertharrowfield9268]

im a new follower ! wow that was soo interesting . i have subscribed and have a lot to watch and catch up on . cheers Rob from Ballarat .

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Hi Rob. thanks for saying G'day.

[@chiefunk]

Great videos, love your work mate, good come back👏🏽🤠👍🏼

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks Suresh👍

[@robbietownsley697]

can you do some estuary fishing all fish. but in your winter time,which should be about the same as us in south africa. thanks.

[@bretthowe8748]

Here in SA, minimum legal length for mullet is 21cm. So, although a great tip, and I’m sure great bait…in South Australia…possibly a very expensive day out.

[@mingclausindahouse6449]

Nice one. Have u done the olive bottle method? I love that one. I take my cerebral palsy mate out fishing. Loves it, this way u do it would be good for him to make and more fun. Cheers.

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks Mingclaus, I have not tried the olive bottle method. Since using the glass bowl I have not needed anything else :)

[@TheBaconeaterz]

I know this trap works, been using pyrex bowl with cotton mozzie netting since the early 90's 30 years ago This old fishing guy FRED from Lake Conjola showed me how to make it cheers Grant central coast nsw

[@jeremybuultjens]

This is awesome, I’m gonna try it with my kids!

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Thanks Jeremy, Go for it!

[@wps1150]

Location looks fantastic! What lake is this in NSW?

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Hi WPS, Burrill Lake.

[@raywhitebribie]

Hi Roger thanks for the video, could you show how you rig the live mullet for flathead, thanks

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Sure thing! I have had many requests for this.

[@peterbartlett6587]

Thanks for another good video Roger , a fan from Manyana. Cheers mate.

[@Dave_1969]

hey mate great video and im just wondering do you need a aerator to keep them alive if you kept them over night or is there another way and how long should you keep them in the bucket with out an aerator?

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Hi Dave, yes you need an aerator:)

[@ebzonwill]

Do you have any tips in places to put the traps where seagulls will not harass your burley or the mullet, or how do you prevent the prolific seagulls from harassing the trap

[@BK-vv8oc]

great video roger,, so much fun catching mullet this way 👍👍👍

[@RogerOsborneFishing]

Glad you enjoyed it Sure is.

[@LTfishos]

When you use live mullet of the beach what rig do you use?