How to Catch Flathead on Soft Plastics Land Based

[@JaxonEke]

Love these vids this is my fav type of fishing it is heaps of fun on the 1000

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Hey @JaxonEke, stoked that you enjoy the vids! Definitely a great way to fish and awesome fun on the 1000. Hope you get out and into a few soon. Cheers, Justin

[@zerotiech]

Got myself a TT sling bag they are awesome so comfy. Time tondo some wading.

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Hey @zerotiech, great to hear you got your hands on one. Hope to see you out on the flats soon. Fish on! Cheers, Justin

[@lesfredericks4232]

Great video Justin cheers mate 👍💯

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Hey @lesfredericks4232, love chasing the flat guys land-based, so I'm glad you enjoyed the vid. All the best. Cheers, Justin

[@nathanmitchell9243]

Best video I’ve seen in ages I have had so much struggle fishing for flathead this has given me a whole new direction I’ve only been fishing for about 7 months and hooked 👍 I fish in Jacob’s well qld if you have ever fished there would like to know what your plan off attack was or would be

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Hey @nathanmitchell9243, we're stoked that you enjoyed the vid and awesome to hear that you're on the plastics. Are you land-based fishing Jacob's Well? I would look for deep edges on the higher stages of the tide and fish ZMan 3" MinnowZ on 3/8oz 3/0 HeadlockZ HD jigheads, or wade along the front of mangrove edges in shallower water fishing a 1/4oz 3/0. Otherwise the prime stages of the tide are the last of the run out and start of the run in, walking the channel edges and focussing on drains, weed edges and areas holding bait. I would go the 1/4oz again, unless the water is 3m plus or the current pumping, then go 3/8oz. Grab the Electric Chicken for the lower stages of the tide when the water is dirty, and Opening Night for the higher stages of the tide if the water is clean. Mix up your retrieve and over time you will start to crack some patterns. Hope you get stuck into a few soon. Cheers, Justin

[@darrenparkes9805]

Awesome video , so damn entertaining, never fished for flathead, like you’re set up

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Hey @darrenparkes9805, Hope all's well and stoked you enjoyed the video. Flathead are definitely one of those species that are readily accessible to land-based anglers and a favourite target for me. All the best with the fishing. Cheers, Justin

[@adampickett7518]

Great video mate. Excellent information :)

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Thanks @adampickett7518, glad you enjoyed the vid and found some info in there. All the best with the fishing. Cheers, Justin

[@nickvlahos9534]

Loved the video very informative 😊

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Hey @nickvlahos9534, thanks for the comment and glad you enjoyed the video. Hope you get stuck into a few fish soon. Cheers, Justin

[@maiabrittany]

Awesome video with great tips for Flathead.

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Hey @maiabrittany, Thanks for the kind words and we're stoked you enjoyed the video. All the best with the fishing. Cheers, Justin

[@The_Python_Turtle]

Great video. Thank you

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Hey @The_Python_Turtle, Thanks for dropping us a positive comment and stoked that you enjoyed the video. All the best with the fishing. Cheers, Justin

[@liuleo2334]

Great video. I have been chasing flathead with my 3000 reel with 10lb leader and had a lot of big success in Brisbane. But I am now extremely struggled to catch one as I switched to my baitcaster reel with 10g as the minimum cast weight using 30lb line all landbased. Is it because my lures are too big? Or it’s because the line is too heavy? Thanks

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Hey @liuleo2334, Hope all's well and you're finding a fish. The spin combo is perfect for targeting flathead, especially if you are casting lighter presentations and covering plenty of water with long casts. Baitcast gear is often preferred for casting larger / heavier presentations, specifically for targeting trophy flathead, however you definitely cut back on the number of fish and the by-catch that you will catch. You may find that changing to 20lb braid will improve your casting distance and the working of the lure on the baitcast gear, which may get you more bites. Target areas where big flathead should be holding with the larger lures, or make sure that you are covering water. Smaller presentations will definitely catch you more fish, so it depends on what your focus is. All the best with the fishing. Cheers, Justin

[@johnkeynes8873]

Great video thanks Justin appreciate the information 👍

[@johnkeynes8873]

Also purchased a tt slig bag what a difference they make it all becomes a lot easier.

[@tackletacticstv7687]

@@johnkeynes8873 Thanks for the kind words and great to hear you found the video informative. Nice to hear you shouted yourself a Sling Bag and I hope you get stuck into a few soon. All the best with the fishing. Cheers, Justin

[@leewood509]

Gone onto TT website but it does not illustrate fish grabbers.nor any hand tools. Where can we go to buy hand tools shown in your vids Thanks

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Hey @leewood509, We have a comprehensive range of tools available that you can view at - tackletactics.com.au/TT-Fishing/TT-Fishing-Tools. These can be ordered from your local tackle store using the part number on the website or you will also find some stores stocking them in-store or online. All the best with the fishing. Cheers, Justin

[@8dison]

Hey, if I use 1/8 i can feel my Jigheads is dragging across the bottom, I do not get this when I use 1/16 but I lose some casting distance. in your experience is dragging along the bottom normal for flathead fishing?

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Hey @8dison, If flatties are your target you are definitely better being on or near the bottom rather than too high up in the water column. The 1/8oz will allow you to cover more water and you can use lifts of the rod tip to hop the plastic up off the bottom, or shake and twitch it as you wind it to keep it up, with the odd pause thrown in, keeping it above weed and snaggy structure. Bumping the bottom stirs the bottom up and often creates more interest from the fish. All the best with the fishing. Cheers, Justin

[@robwalker2217]

Man what a an awesome job you've got. Do you use a lure scent at all?

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Hey @robwalker2217, Thankfully not too many donuts or the job would be pretty tough ;) Hope all's well and you're finding a fish. Absolutely love scent, especially if the bite is tough, and I have had times when the bites are timid or not happening, add scent and fish on! Over the years I have tried every scent out there and my go-to is Pro-Cure Super Gel as it combines science (powerful amino acids, bite stimulants, UV enhancements) and real ground bait, sticks on well and it works - tackletactics.com.au/Pro-Cure. I will apply a little either side of the head of the lure and smear it right down to the tail, applying every 30 or so casts. Being gel based it stays on well, so a tube lasts for ages. My go-to flavours are Mullet and Pilchard... but there are a heap of flavours available to match your target species and the presentation that you are using. All the best with the fishing. Cheers, Justin

[@MichaelWenning-h5g]

I use the same fish as bait and throw the big fish back 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ismailergin6952]

👍

[@Walshy_Blendz]

What rod?

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Hey @Walshy_Blendz, Hope all's well and you're finding a fish. For this session I was running a great allrounder, the TT Black Mamba Spin BMS701ML, 7', 2-4kg. Check out the video description for a full breakdown of the gear. All the best with the fishing. Cheers, Justin

[@Walshy_Blendz]

Where can I get the rod in store?bcf, anaconda?

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Hey @Walshy_Blendz, You will find TT Rods in a selection of tackle stores and also BCF Super Stores that have an expanded fishing tackle range. You can also order TT Rods from any store that stocks TT gear. All the best with the fishing. Cheers, Justin

[@Tony-r8o2p]

Where abouts is this filmed ?

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Hey @Tony-r8o2p, Hope all's well and you're finding a fish. The techniques and gear in this vid will work pretty much anywhere you find a flathead. Key things to remember include key structure, bait and water movement. Flathead school and move, so make sure you cover plenty of water until you find a few. This particular session was in the Pumicestone Passage in South East Queensland. Cheers, Justin

[@menasouvlaki3595]

Love these videos but boy is it an advertisement for TT. Video starts at 3.30 if you wanna skip adds

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Hey @menasouvlaki3595, thanks for the comment. I was trying to do an overview of the gear before we got started, but feedback taken... will spread the gear talk out in future vids. All the best with the fishing. Cheers, Justin

[@antonb8422]

Bag looked awkward

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Hey @antonb8422, The bag is a ripper... I think the angler (me) is a bit awkward ;) Loads of these bags have gone out and people are loving them. We have had great feedback from people all over the country, fresh and salt, so I'll take the hit on the awkward part ;). All the best with the fishing. Cheers, Justin

[@antonb8422]

@@tackletacticstv7687 ok I’ll take your word for it and order one. If I make it look as bad as you did tho I want my money back 😎

[@tackletacticstv7687]

@@antonb8422 Lol, that is gold :) Hope you're hooked up to few soon. If you make it look bad I'm sure I can find a home for it. All the best with the fishing. Cheers, Justin