Tough Bite Flathead Fishing Tips - How to Catch Flathead on Soft Plastics with Bo Sawyer

Bo Sawyer gives us some tips for targeting flathead on soft plastics when the bite is tough. Fish on!
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TT Black Mamba Spin Rods - BMS701M 7' 3-6kg
Okuma ITX Carbon Spin Reel - ITX-2500H
Platypus Pulse X8 Braid - 10lb
Platypus Stealth FC Fluorocarbon Leader - 15lb
ZMan 3" MinnowZ
ZMan 4" DieZel MinnowZ
TT HeadlockZ HD Jigheads - 1/4oz 3/0
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[@nicky9589]

Very nice mate. Love the flatty fishing. Looks lovely there too. Cheers !! Edit: I forgot to say, I caught a 83cm Murray cod later this arvo out the Murray River. Off the top was nice, rarely do I get one on surface lures.

[@theboboboat2536]

Awesome mate that’s a nice fish 👍

[@DRC-992]

Awesome Video! Good to finally see one done in tough conditions aswell. Cant wait to do a charter 💪.

[@theboboboat2536]

Thanks heaps mate appreciate it 👍

[@dylangreen507]

I’d love to see high tide session as well. Cheers mate

[@theboboboat2536]

Thanks mate 👍 I think I’ll do a high tide vid next 👍

[@FishingWithMichaelTruong]

Nice sesh Bo :) there have definately been some quality flatties getting around lately. Good to see some action and as a side note I actually prefer the mounted cam angle that you've used as opposed to chest/head mounted shots as others have mentioned. I think there's a better overall view of what's happening in your setup.

[@theboboboat2536]

Thanks for the feed back mate, always appreciated 👍 I might incorporate a few more POV shots but I think I’ll keep the mounted angle for most of the footage 👍

[@tonyfloro3014]

Nice bud...I'm on the right track most of what you showed Ive been doing but slower & lighter. Thank you for the confidence that im headin in the right direction.👍🏼✌🏽🙏🏽

[@theboboboat2536]

No worries mate 👍 hope you’re catching some nice fish.

[@gregkoala3128]

What’s the thing u keep pressing around your lanyard?

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Hey @gregkoala3128, the electric motor on the front of the boat is controlled by the remote on the lanyard, which is ideal for positioning the boat and holding position. A foot pedal option is also available. Cheers, Justin

[@Nightlifeimages]

Man you looking around like the police after you. Spent more time with your hand on your remote then the reel. But the info was good none the less.

[@theboboboat2536]

Sorry mate, was just trying to work the ground quickly and the wind was pushing me around a lot. I’ll keep that in mind next time 👍 cheers for the feed back

[@tonyfloro3014]

Might of been nervous knowing it was for an episode. Trying to beat the wind & getting fish in the boat

[@theboboboat2536]

@@tonyfloro3014 yer just trying to find the fish as quick as possible. Plus the wind was pushing me around a lot 👍

[@Nightlifeimages]

@@tonyfloro3014 probably. The information was solid especially about moving locations consistently

[@theboboboat2536]

@@Nightlifeimages cheers mate 👍 I always enjoy the feed back I get from the comments. It’s hard talking in front of a camera but hopefully I can get better at it.

[@marcosnery9768]

O Rio está azulado

[@GtPhycs]

are you lefthanded?

[@theboboboat2536]

Yep 👍

[@AquaMarine1000]

Someone needs a point of view camera. Cheers

[@tonyfloro3014]

Uhu yep.👍🏼

[@theboboboat2536]

No worries mate, what would you like in the POV shots, me fighting the fish and/or the ground I’m fishing?

[@AquaMarine1000]

​@theboboboat2536 Hi Bo, it would be great to see the fish retrieved and released in the water. YTubers use head or chest mounted cameras or a high wide view. Have a chat with Justin. Cheers Chris

[@theboboboat2536]

@@AquaMarine1000 no worries mate 👍 I’ll wear my chest mount next video. Thanks for the feedback.

[@spbspermbrosadventures6388]

I have the perfect set up but I don’t know how to feel hits and bites I’m lucky to catch 1 everytime I go out and no I don’t go to the same spot everytime

[@tackletacticstv7687]

Hey @spbspermbrosadventures6388, A responsive rod and braided line will assist with bite detection as will keeping in touch with the presentation. Try and keep most of the slack out of the line so that you can stay in touch with the lure presentation better. Maybe keep the lure moving or keep the pauses short for a while until you become more familiar with the tap, rattle or bite of a fish. Keeping an eye on the braid for sudden movement can also assist with bite detection. All the best with the fishing. Cheers, Justin