Hey there, I have all the right tackle and soft plastic and i use a Shimano Catana Rod, cant remember the reel :) but i use 10 pound mono, should I be using 6 pound braid? Would it help me catch more
sweet vid guys gave me a few things to think about im just getting into fishing with soft plastics no luck yet though im starting to mix things up with colours etc hopefully something bites soon
hey guys Sweet video :) just got a simple question for you guys if you could recomend a exact for which still specifies 2-4kg? i was thinking a daiwa tierra 2-4kg line? i use a shimano tipan extreme at the moment and i lose more flatheads than i acually pull out? any help ?
can u make a vid how to use yabbie soft plastics. and what soft plastics to use for whiting. i have a jarvis walker devil dont know how heavt the line is
Took our new Zodiac for a spin down at Georges River in Sydney, I'm using 6lb braid and 6lb Flurocarbon leader, I bought a couple 2 gram jigheads with size 2 hooks and Nuclear Chicken 3" SP, Fishing in the main section there and the bait doesn't seem to be getting anywhere near the bottom it's like it's floating, Is my jig head too light? the depth was around 8m
@conqueronline69 hey i fish the goeges river too, ur jighead is too light u need something much more heavier because its too deep and the current really rips through , soo i suggest something from 5 grams up to about9 grams mate :) it will get down to the bttom and then all u have to do is a few hops and there you go
@ak74u2 Hey ak74u2, 7kg mono is probably a bit heavy and will hinder the action of the plastic & reduce the of feel you have, you could drop back to 10lb and that should improve results. Braid has a few benefits when lure fishing. Low stretch for more control, better bite detection & hook set. It is thinner & lighter so light lures cast further & you can stay in touch better as they sink. Use a mono leader with braid. A starting point is 4lb braid 8lb leader bream, 8lb with 12lb leader flathead.
ive just been back from your store and my dad didnt get braided line i told him its a must but instead he got me mono 8lb line >:( will it be fine for soft plastic fishing???
Hey Guys, Great video you got. I have been very successful on plastics...especially on squidgies and those flatties love them. One thing I haven't had any luck with is soft plastic prawns/shrimp, I use the two inch to try and target bream and the 3 inch for flat head......can you please tell me what is the best way to fish the shrimp lures? Thanks.
@chopzmasta07 Hey Chopz, I like the 2" for bream & vary my retrieve from slow tiny hops with lots of pauses to a fairly agressive lift pause lift & then fall back to the bottom, until I work out what the fish want. For flatty I use 3" and use a twitch, twitch, twitch then drop the rod & let the lure fall back to the bottom. Don't let the line go slack as the bite will often come as you let the lure drop. I fish heavy for flathead 1/4oz or 3/8oz & cover lots of area, for bream TT HWS or up to 1/8
any tips for me anyone...... i am 12 years old and i am a KEEN fisherman but i am havin no luck on soft plastics........ so if anyone has sum tips for me it would be much appreciated
@delobro96 Hey delobro96, you can use them off a wharf, key thing, fish heavy enough heads to get down to whatever depth your target species is holding at. I have also done well on them fished close to the pylons and just jigged in little hops at different depths...the pylon holds the bait which attracts the fish. Allowing the plastic to drift back under the wharf with the tide can see some solid hookups as well...buckle up though you have to get them back out!!! Cheers, Justin
@BigR000 Hey BigR000, I have been catching heaps of flathead lately on the Berkley Gulp 4" Minnow in Pearl Watermelon, hopped along the bottom...other fave colours include nuclear chicken and new penny. Squidgy 70mm fish are also a cracker with gary glitter and black gold being faves. Most plastics in the 5 - 10cm, 2" - 4" and even up to 5" are ideal for flathead. Key thing is to keep that lure on or near the bottom. Hope you are finding a few fish. Cheers, Justin
im a young kid and i have bought a tone of soft plastics from paddle tails, to jerk shads, i prettty much have anything u can name but i am haveing no luk catchin anythin!!!
hi bfcaustralia i have a question i have same one as u the one with the curly tail anyways i never catch anything? i reel it in they follow it but the dont bite it plz help
Heading up to Karumba next weekend chasing some barra any tips using the soft plastics?? areas or coditions that would suit the barra? Thanks everyone
Hey stip27, probably the biggest mistake people make is to wind too fast. If you are chasing pelagics and ocean speedsters fast is good but for most species if you slow the plastic down you will get more bites and in turn fingers crossed more hook ups. The other thing with the retrieval is to vary it a bit, so if something isn't working try something different in terms of hops, pauses or just dead slow winding.
ive got a fair few of those paddle tails and after watching this video i thought id give em a try and they turned out pretty successful. i caught my first fish with a soft plastics luer with those paddle taills but i didnt use burn and kill technique i just experimented and used the jerk motion and it work. thanks for the help guys
Well done mate the first fish on a soft plastic is often the hardest to get and then everything clicks into place. Thanks for the positive feedback and I hope you are finding a few fish. Cheers, Justin
Hey Jaymemorris35, the net is one of the new Wilson silicone telescopic nets. They are available in a few sizes and the silicone net is quick throught the water, better for the fish than a standard knotted mesh and much easier to get lures, tackle and fish out of. Hope you are catching a few.
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cheaper by a country mile, and the video looks dodgy everytime they're retrieving and hooked on to a fish it doesnt continue to roll and show the whole action but cuts off and edited to where they show his whole body and rod reeling in the fish, dodgy overcharging poofters
Hey AussieJosh1996, thanks for the reply and stoked to hear that the vid helped you catch a few fish. The aim of this vid was to provide some lure and retrieve tips to people that hadn't managed to land a fish on that pile of plastics that we all own...so great to hear that it helped you out. May all your snags be on the barbie. Cheers Justin.
Why do you say that? I think there rigged to perfection. Firmly attached to TT's jig heads and having to thred the hook through twice gives the shad plenty of action if fished properly. There are two methods of applying them to a jig head. Interested in your reasoning to why there badly rigged. I had a lot of success using them last snapper season in Port Phillip Bay. They put baited hooks to shame. So why do you think there badly rigged? I'm just curious...
Chill out folks it's all good...don't tell the fish they were badly rigged though...we cleaned up :). I like to rig my plastics on a bit of a downward angle away from the jighead to maximise hook exposure, unless I am in snaggy country, just a personal preference but thanks for the feedback and I hope you are finding a few fish. Cheers, Justin.
fair enough mate, sorry for the trouble. Ah thats right i needed to comment on the video, great instructional for the new anglers using plastics for flathead! Great species to target especially when learning to use plastics! overall 5/5 stars guys!
Only god knows what is going through your head. I sure as hell don't. I didn't flame you. Where in my post did I flame you? I asked a simple question. Sheesh!
Well got to say Tony @ BCF Noosaville is a good lad always helpfull, so are most of the staff. He helped me to get on to the big flatheats!! Cheers Tony!!!!
Vic just thought you might like to know u do have good staff out there.
Love soft plastics.Berkley gulp jerk shads are my favourite.But BCF is the worst tackle shop around.The service there is appauling.I spoke to there head office and ordered 20 packs of TT's jig heads to be sent to there braeside store because they didn't have the size I wanted and they were going to contact me when they were available to pick up and never heard from them.The guys that work there are just useless.You have to literally get in there face in the store to get some kind of assistance.
hi there & thank you for your comments. I am sorry to hear about any issues you have had - please feel free to contact me on (07) 3482 7831 and I can rectify this situation for you. Regards, Vic Janco - Business Mgr Fishing, BCF.
Well got to say Tony @ BCF Noosaville is a good lad always helpfull, so are most of the staff. He helped me to get on to the big flatheats!! Cheers Tony!!!!
Vic just thought you might like to know u do have good staff out there.
i also have been through this at BCF Brownsplains Qld, i asked for assistance and literally 20min later still nothing,i walked up to the front counter to again ask for some assistance, 10 min later still nothing, i gave up whent home, called down to complain as i got home, and what do you know.. no reply at all, APPAULING SERVICE!! this has happen 3 times to me and a few times to family and friends. by watching the youtube clips you'd think bcf would be a very helpful and top service.
yeh but ur just a dip shit. i live in brownsplains and vist that store all the time. i never have a problem there. maybe your just 1 of those annoying people that no one likes. get over it you fuckin bitch
do you use swivels with lures?
ifuckednatalietran 1 week ago
Hey there, I have all the right tackle and soft plastic and i use a Shimano Catana Rod, cant remember the reel :) but i use 10 pound mono, should I be using 6 pound braid? Would it help me catch more
FlatheadPro1997 4 months ago
sweet vid guys gave me a few things to think about im just getting into fishing with soft plastics no luck yet though im starting to mix things up with colours etc hopefully something bites soon
ash6248 5 months ago
hey guys Sweet video :) just got a simple question for you guys if you could recomend a exact for which still specifies 2-4kg? i was thinking a daiwa tierra 2-4kg line? i use a shimano tipan extreme at the moment and i lose more flatheads than i acually pull out? any help ?
mrbutterman 7 months ago
im not good with the what type of fishing line to use for soft plastics can you please help me?
fatshit436 8 months ago
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OnShoreGuide 9 months ago
Ew those are so ugly! catch bass!
cmiccy1 10 months ago
im not having any luck guys...... wats your tips for picking the right plastics (wat hav been favourites)
LRyan12345 11 months ago
can you use tt jig heads on squidgies
brandon112350 1 year ago
how long does it take to get the hang of soft plastic lures?
diodog9907 1 year ago
can u make a vid how to use yabbie soft plastics. and what soft plastics to use for whiting. i have a jarvis walker devil dont know how heavt the line is
MrNerfwii 1 year ago
awesome vid
helped me out im a bcf member
MrNerfwii 1 year ago
Took our new Zodiac for a spin down at Georges River in Sydney, I'm using 6lb braid and 6lb Flurocarbon leader, I bought a couple 2 gram jigheads with size 2 hooks and Nuclear Chicken 3" SP, Fishing in the main section there and the bait doesn't seem to be getting anywhere near the bottom it's like it's floating, Is my jig head too light? the depth was around 8m
conqueronline69 1 year ago
@conqueronline69 hey i fish the goeges river too, ur jighead is too light u need something much more heavier because its too deep and the current really rips through , soo i suggest something from 5 grams up to about9 grams mate :) it will get down to the bttom and then all u have to do is a few hops and there you go
BigR000 1 year ago
I have no luck on soft plastics is it because of my line I have a 7kg mono line and a shimano graphite rod
ak74u2 1 year ago
@ak74u2 Hey ak74u2, 7kg mono is probably a bit heavy and will hinder the action of the plastic & reduce the of feel you have, you could drop back to 10lb and that should improve results. Braid has a few benefits when lure fishing. Low stretch for more control, better bite detection & hook set. It is thinner & lighter so light lures cast further & you can stay in touch better as they sink. Use a mono leader with braid. A starting point is 4lb braid 8lb leader bream, 8lb with 12lb leader flathead.
bcfaustralia 1 year ago
@bcfaustralia hey,
ive just been back from your store and my dad didnt get braided line i told him its a must but instead he got me mono 8lb line >:( will it be fine for soft plastic fishing???
ak74u2 1 year ago
@ak74u2 you dont use mono at all use braid
brandon112350 10 months ago
Hey Guys, Great video you got. I have been very successful on plastics...especially on squidgies and those flatties love them. One thing I haven't had any luck with is soft plastic prawns/shrimp, I use the two inch to try and target bream and the 3 inch for flat head......can you please tell me what is the best way to fish the shrimp lures? Thanks.
chopzmasta07 1 year ago
@chopzmasta07 Hey Chopz, I like the 2" for bream & vary my retrieve from slow tiny hops with lots of pauses to a fairly agressive lift pause lift & then fall back to the bottom, until I work out what the fish want. For flatty I use 3" and use a twitch, twitch, twitch then drop the rod & let the lure fall back to the bottom. Don't let the line go slack as the bite will often come as you let the lure drop. I fish heavy for flathead 1/4oz or 3/8oz & cover lots of area, for bream TT HWS or up to 1/8
bcfaustralia 1 year ago
@bcfaustralia Thanks for that, I can't wait to try them out this weekend.
chopzmasta07 1 year ago
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any tips for me anyone...... i am 12 years old and i am a KEEN fisherman but i am havin no luck on soft plastics........ so if anyone has sum tips for me it would be much appreciated
LRyan12345 1 year ago
@delobro96 Hey delobro96, you can use them off a wharf, key thing, fish heavy enough heads to get down to whatever depth your target species is holding at. I have also done well on them fished close to the pylons and just jigged in little hops at different depths...the pylon holds the bait which attracts the fish. Allowing the plastic to drift back under the wharf with the tide can see some solid hookups as well...buckle up though you have to get them back out!!! Cheers, Justin
bcfaustralia 1 year ago
what kind of fish is that
flunker911 1 year ago
@flunker911
Dusky Flathead mate. Very common here in Australia, they are a salt water species. Fun to catch, and tasty
mickjbull 1 year ago
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great vid, with nice n simple explanations. look foward to seeing chapter 2
weraser14 1 year ago
great vid, with nice n simple explanations. look foward to seeing chapter 2
weraser14 1 year ago
what size sp's do u recon is best for catching some nice sized flathead lets say from 40-60cm fish
BigR000 1 year ago
@BigR000 Hey BigR000, I have been catching heaps of flathead lately on the Berkley Gulp 4" Minnow in Pearl Watermelon, hopped along the bottom...other fave colours include nuclear chicken and new penny. Squidgy 70mm fish are also a cracker with gary glitter and black gold being faves. Most plastics in the 5 - 10cm, 2" - 4" and even up to 5" are ideal for flathead. Key thing is to keep that lure on or near the bottom. Hope you are finding a few fish. Cheers, Justin
bcfaustralia 1 year ago
weird lookin fish nvr seen those vefore but i live in the USA and i only fish freshwater
tmakidd0703 1 year ago
heyy mate
im a young kid and i have bought a tone of soft plastics from paddle tails, to jerk shads, i prettty much have anything u can name but i am haveing no luk catchin anythin!!!
any tips that anyone could give me would be great
thx very much :p
LRyan12345 1 year ago
hi bfcaustralia i have a question i have same one as u the one with the curly tail anyways i never catch anything? i reel it in they follow it but the dont bite it plz help
ak74u2 1 year ago
Hey All,
Heading up to Karumba next weekend chasing some barra any tips using the soft plastics?? areas or coditions that would suit the barra? Thanks everyone
bradleyajtw 1 year ago
how long does it normally take to get a hit? i have the same paddle tail as you.
hpcoffskate 1 year ago
i havnt caught on plastics so im not convinced but this Friday im off to go catch some bream on em. got any tips with retrieval?
stip27 1 year ago
@stip27
Hey stip27, probably the biggest mistake people make is to wind too fast. If you are chasing pelagics and ocean speedsters fast is good but for most species if you slow the plastic down you will get more bites and in turn fingers crossed more hook ups. The other thing with the retrieval is to vary it a bit, so if something isn't working try something different in terms of hops, pauses or just dead slow winding.
Cheers, Justin
bcfaustralia 1 year ago
@bcfaustralia hey mate thanks this will hopefully catch me a 30cm+ bream. can you give me a description of what the take/ bites feel like.
cheers
stip27 1 year ago
hey do u guys sell starlo stix at bcf??
if u do how much?
MrLAMMS 2 years ago
hey mate.
ive got a fair few of those paddle tails and after watching this video i thought id give em a try and they turned out pretty successful. i caught my first fish with a soft plastics luer with those paddle taills but i didnt use burn and kill technique i just experimented and used the jerk motion and it work. thanks for the help guys
suzukirider103 2 years ago 2
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Hey suzukirider103,
Well done mate the first fish on a soft plastic is often the hardest to get and then everything clicks into place. Thanks for the positive feedback and I hope you are finding a few fish. Cheers, Justin
bcfaustralia 2 years ago
Great Video guys.
What net is that the guys are using in this video?
jaymemorris35 2 years ago
Hey Jaymemorris35, the net is one of the new Wilson silicone telescopic nets. They are available in a few sizes and the silicone net is quick throught the water, better for the fish than a standard knotted mesh and much easier to get lures, tackle and fish out of. Hope you are catching a few.
Cheers, Justin
bcfaustralia 2 years ago
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cheaper by a country mile, and the video looks dodgy everytime they're retrieving and hooked on to a fish it doesnt continue to roll and show the whole action but cuts off and edited to where they show his whole body and rod reeling in the fish, dodgy overcharging poofters
del501 2 years ago
Hey AussieJosh1996, thanks for the reply and stoked to hear that the vid helped you catch a few fish. The aim of this vid was to provide some lure and retrieve tips to people that hadn't managed to land a fish on that pile of plastics that we all own...so great to hear that it helped you out. May all your snags be on the barbie. Cheers Justin.
bcfaustralia 2 years ago
Thanks for this GREAT video!
Ive never caught a fish on a lure until I watched this and 2 days after ive caught 4 flattys.
Thanks heaps for the great techniques!
AussieJosh1996 2 years ago
Good vid lads.....enjoyed it!
Drewski0411 2 years ago
those plastics are really really badly rigged
shinigarmour 2 years ago
Why do you say that? I think there rigged to perfection. Firmly attached to TT's jig heads and having to thred the hook through twice gives the shad plenty of action if fished properly. There are two methods of applying them to a jig head. Interested in your reasoning to why there badly rigged. I had a lot of success using them last snapper season in Port Phillip Bay. They put baited hooks to shame. So why do you think there badly rigged? I'm just curious...
SJB666 2 years ago
you dont understand tt jig heads are great, hes just rigged them not very straight at 1:56 and 2:04. And dont flame at me online.
shinigarmour 2 years ago
Chill out folks it's all good...don't tell the fish they were badly rigged though...we cleaned up :). I like to rig my plastics on a bit of a downward angle away from the jighead to maximise hook exposure, unless I am in snaggy country, just a personal preference but thanks for the feedback and I hope you are finding a few fish. Cheers, Justin.
bcfaustralia 2 years ago
fair enough mate, sorry for the trouble. Ah thats right i needed to comment on the video, great instructional for the new anglers using plastics for flathead! Great species to target especially when learning to use plastics! overall 5/5 stars guys!
bent spines tight lines!
shinigarmour 2 years ago
Only god knows what is going through your head. I sure as hell don't. I didn't flame you. Where in my post did I flame you? I asked a simple question. Sheesh!
SJB666 2 years ago
i agree with sjb666, plus big w is cheaper anyway for berkley gulp soft plastics!
liam198307 2 years ago
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Well got to say Tony @ BCF Noosaville is a good lad always helpfull, so are most of the staff. He helped me to get on to the big flatheats!! Cheers Tony!!!!
Vic just thought you might like to know u do have good staff out there.
Chris from Mt Coolum....
cjr65000 2 years ago
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cjr65000 2 years ago
yer soft plastics are the best especially berkley gulp -- best soft plastic around
yer and where is that??
Jcantlin126969 2 years ago
Love soft plastics.Berkley gulp jerk shads are my favourite.But BCF is the worst tackle shop around.The service there is appauling.I spoke to there head office and ordered 20 packs of TT's jig heads to be sent to there braeside store because they didn't have the size I wanted and they were going to contact me when they were available to pick up and never heard from them.The guys that work there are just useless.You have to literally get in there face in the store to get some kind of assistance.
SJB666 2 years ago
hi there & thank you for your comments. I am sorry to hear about any issues you have had - please feel free to contact me on (07) 3482 7831 and I can rectify this situation for you. Regards, Vic Janco - Business Mgr Fishing, BCF.
bcfaustralia 2 years ago
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Well got to say Tony @ BCF Noosaville is a good lad always helpfull, so are most of the staff. He helped me to get on to the big flatheats!! Cheers Tony!!!!
Vic just thought you might like to know u do have good staff out there.
Chris from Mt Coolum....
cjr65000 2 years ago
i also have been through this at BCF Brownsplains Qld, i asked for assistance and literally 20min later still nothing,i walked up to the front counter to again ask for some assistance, 10 min later still nothing, i gave up whent home, called down to complain as i got home, and what do you know.. no reply at all, APPAULING SERVICE!! this has happen 3 times to me and a few times to family and friends. by watching the youtube clips you'd think bcf would be a very helpful and top service.
del501 2 years ago
yeh but ur just a dip shit. i live in brownsplains and vist that store all the time. i never have a problem there. maybe your just 1 of those annoying people that no one likes. get over it you fuckin bitch
redjetskirider 2 years ago
good one fellas this helps alot =D
122douglas122 2 years ago
im goining fishing 2marrow and nice fish!
cheeseitguy 2 years ago
Good Pointers there BCF, its pushing me more towards sps now :D
biochemical9 2 years ago