How to Catch Flathead Land Based on Soft Plastics - ZMan 3" HerculeZ Pre-Rigged Swimbait

Justin Willmer gears up for a land-based session fishing for flathead, after getting his hands on two ZMan 3" HerculeZ Pre-Rigged Swimbaits prior to their release (including the Sexy Mullet colour that swam in the lure tank for 3 days at the AFTA Trade Show). First time fishing the ZMan 3" HerculeZ straight out of the packet and it doesn't disappoint. Fish on!
Available in a wide range of sizes to target big hitters like for barramundi, Murray cod, mangrove jack, flathead and mulloway, with a smaller 3" option that is ideal for targeting estuary and freshwater species.
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A detailed shad body has all the features to represent a wide variety of baitfish, drawing aggressive strikes from predatory species.
The unique boot tail design puts out plenty of thump and vibe, while upturned 3D eyes provide a solid strike trigger. Best of all, this swimbait is made from the amazing 10X Tough ElaZtech material - soft, life-like and supple, buoyant for a natural presentation, and virtually indestructible.
Built on a tough, extra heavy-duty Mustad® black nickel, chemically sharpened hook, the HerculeZ is ready to take on the big hitters.
Available in 3, 4, 5 and 6" sizes, HerculeZ comes in 8 proven ZMan colours, including light and natural colours, dark silhouette colours and UV reactive colours, to cover a wide variety of species and conditions.
HerculeZ 3" - Built on a 1/4oz zinc weight (overall weight 11.6g / approx. 3/8oz) (2 Pack)
HerculeZ 4" - Built on a 3/8oz zinc weight (overall weight 22g / approx. 3/4oz)
HerculeZ 5" - Built on a 5/8oz zinc weight (overall weight 37g / approx. 1.3oz)
HerculeZ 6" - Built on a 1oz zinc weight (overall weight 54g / approx. 1.9oz)
Zinc is a harder metal than lead ensuring your internal weight maintains its shape hit after hit and your HerculeZ retains its beautifully balanced swimming action that attracts predators and triggers strikes.
Tie one on and buckle up!
Gearing Up:
TT Red Belly Spin Rods - RBS702M 7' 3-6kg 2pce
Okuma ITX Carbon Spin Reels - ITX-2500
Platypus Bionic Braid X9 - 10lb
Platypus Hard Armour FC Fluorocarbon Leader - 15lb
ZMan 3" HerculeZ
Pro-Cure Super Gel Scent - Sardine / Pilchard
TT Tackle Sling Bag - 4310
TT Split Ring Pliers 6" - 5025
TT Stainless Steel Lip Grips 6" - 5033
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[@alanfiddick1887]

It's good to see some land based stuff for us that don't own a boat. Thank you

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Hey @alanfiddick1887, glad you enjoyed the vid and there seems to be plenty of calls for some more land based fishing, so stay tuned. Thanks for the positive comment and all the best with the fishing. Cheers, Justin

[@bigredmfp]

That rod holder on the tackle bag is a brilliant idea! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@tackletacticstv7687]

@bigredmfp, the simple things in life ;) definitely makes the bag for me... a priceless addition when fishing land based. Hope you're finding a few. Cheers, Justin

[@samlenzo1702]

Thankyou Justin for doing a land base session, as I fish quite a bit at my local sand flats, great stuff

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Cheers @samlenzo1702, glad you enjoyed the vid. I love a bit of land based stuff, so we will hit the sand flats some more in the future. Stay tuned. Fish on! Cheers, Justin

[@M1cko_]

More land based would be awesome

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Thanks @M1cko_ we have some stuff in the pipeline. Love the land based stuff, so stay tuned. All the best with the fishing. Cheers, Justin

[@karlnethercott9113]

Great to see you doing some land based fishing! Looks like a great lure, I think it’ll find its way into y tackle box 👍

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Hey @karlnethercott9113, definitely stoked with the action on the finished lure and the fish loved it... looking forward to swimming it some more. More land based stuff in the pipeline, so stay tuned. Hope you get out and into a few soon. Cheers, Justin

[@CHECKHIMOUT]

Nice one Mate, that back ground is very unique…grew up catching all species from the Bribie jetty as a kid...

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Hey @CHECKHIMOUT, sounds like it's time for the green screen ;) Good to hear you grew up in a great part of the world. All the best with the fishing. Cheers, Justin

[@lesfredericks4232]

Another great video mate thanks for the great tips and keep them coming 👍💯

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Thanks @lesfredricks4232, appreciate the positive words and I'll be working hard to keep the wind out of the mic for you guys ;). All the best. Cheers, Justin

[@garybrownfishing8574]

Great work Justin. I am going to take mine up to Port Douglas with me

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Awesome @garybrownfishing8574, you'd think there would be a mixed bag of species up there that would love to eat them :) Fish on! Cheers, Justin

[@stephenlatimer1428]

i am hoping for a herc in the 8 to 9" range. maybe a weedless version for the herc as well.

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Hey @stephenlatimer1428, I will throw it on the suggestion board... you never know. Plenty of new gear in the pipeline. Hope you get out and into a few soon. Cheers, Justin

[@user-hi6mr6zy6h]

Mate iv had some good sessions on that sand bar , nice flat one

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Ssssshhhh ;) Great to hear your catching a few @user-hi6mr6zy6h. Fish on! Cheers, Justin

[@brettellis1837]

Now all zman have to do is do all paddle tails like minnow z in solid form like the eye's on that lure.😂

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Hey @brettellis1837, hope all's well and you're finding a fish. I utilise the TT DemonZ and Big EyeZ jigheads as a great way to add eyes to a paddle tail presentation. Might be worth a go. All the best with the fishing. Cheers, Justin

[@brettellis1837]

@@tackletacticstv7687 yer last fish 🐠 salmon 550 1056 salmon all packed with eggs massive egg sacks . Only use a bkk hook just add bearing now one weight 30cal sling shot bearing is best all rounder weight brilliant for placing in front of lock that goes into lure on pin good for weedless sent picks to bill at sunfish Brisbane.

[@johnkeynes8873]

G'day Justin I purchased a tt sling bag just brilliant it makes everything easy, when you change plastics do you keep the one you have taken of cheers.

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Awesome @johnkeynes8873, great to hear that you tracked one down and it's doing the job. In terms of plastics, I fish 10X Tough ZMan ElaZtech plastics, so I just return them to the packet when I have finished with them and at the end of the day I rinse and dry any used jigheads, keeping the used jigheads separate from my unused heads. Next time I'm fishing I start by fishing used heads, unless the hook is damaged or rusted. All the best with the fishing. Cheers, Justin