Great vid mate. Good to see Mark battled on through. Should have hung the used towel overboard after that to see what else you could have attracted lol!
I used the turtle back worms on the weekend for the first time. i caught 26 tommie's, 12 pike, 3 whiting, 4 salmon. I could not be happier. So thanks for creating these videos. i have learnt so much. Its been awesome.
@@fishingmad There one thing i need to know is how to work out what size jig head/length to choose for soft plastics. how do you work that out at the local tackle shop. A jig head to small or to large affects the plastics swimming action. You can not take the jig heads out of there packs at the tackle shop and put them up against the plastic to see what's the best size. So how do you work that out?
Little tip for you if you get spiked by a flathead rub it on the belly of the flat head stops the bleeding reduces the pain I have been stuck a few times and I do it every time good content thanks for sharing much appreciated from sydney 😀
Awesome day gents, good old belly rub on a spike helps the bleeding, I'm on the hunt tomorrow so if I half the day you guys had ill be happy, great vid Alan 👍👍🎣
Good day out Alan, that's the most flathead I've seen caught in one session, they're in big numbers down there by the looks of it. Yes you've got to be careful of those spikes, I've been caught a few times, they really hurt, I use a rag more often now. Good one Alan and Mark.
Great video champion, I love flathead fishing, and only do it land based, would love to see you chase flathead land based from rockwall and river bank locations, and how you fish spots land based for flathead , using plastics and hard bodied lures, I am learning heaps from your videos, so keep them coming champion, great work,
Nice work as always, good local content for Melbourne fishos. Re your website, notice it has a kayak club, do you have like a forum thing where group outings can be arranged, and is that even a thing….
Thanks Clive, At this stage the Kayak Club is all about kayaking tips and mods. A big focus some time back was to arrange kayaking catch-ups and comps, that took a setback with recent covid rules ( legislations and gatherings ), I'm hoping soon to be able to start arranging some catchup days as part of the kayak club. Get members together, really encourage people to meet each other, learn, trade stories and tips and a chance for me to meet and get to know members. All WIP at the moment.
what size jig heads would you use for western port normally fish near tortoise heads, just new to soft plastics? is there any other good spots for flat head you recommend in western port, do you use the sounder if you can see the bottom or just take a stab? look forward to your response
Western Port is a little different with plastics, you really need to fish during certain times of the tide change closer to slack water as the tidal flow is so strong often the jig head wont hit the bottom. I chop and change jig head weights based on the current flow. Anything from 1 ounce through to 1/8. Flathead often just drift around unanchored rather than picking specific spots.
Living in paynesville the things are everywhere. Rats of the sea i reckon. Melbourne has huge rats... east gippy has huge flathead. Cook up some sea rat! Welding glove is priceless.
Absolutely love watching your content mate it's amazing and u always have the perfect blend of detail and action. Not sure if u can find them where u are but have u ever tried fishing with beach worms for bait?
Thanks !! Yeah we try really hard to get a good mix of catches and tips. Yes Ive fished with worms of the beach before its a great way to catch bream, mullet and pinkies.
First time watching. 71 years of age and zero experience in fishing. Can’t call that a session for beginners. You guys are so advanced. Great videos but try to put yourself in the position of someone who knows nothing about fishing but wants to give it a go.
@@fishingmad not sure if you remember when the sewerage plant was there? The old saying was “he’s full of sh*t like a Werribee flathead” I’m pretty old so you might not of heard that one!
Great video. Had to laugh at the bleeding finger and the typical mate advising to just “apply pressure.”😂😂
Great vid mate. Good to see Mark battled on through. Should have hung the used towel overboard after that to see what else you could have attracted lol!
Thanks Travis, Yeah 100% maybe we should have lured in some sharks with that towel.
I used the turtle back worms on the weekend for the first time. i caught 26 tommie's, 12 pike, 3 whiting, 4 salmon. I could not be happier. So thanks for creating these videos. i have learnt so much. Its been awesome.
That is awesome!! Glad to hear it
@@fishingmad There one thing i need to know is how to work out what size jig head/length to choose for soft plastics.
how do you work that out at the local tackle shop. A jig head to small or to large affects the plastics swimming action. You can not take the jig heads out of there packs at the tackle shop and put them up against the plastic to see what's the best size. So how do you work that out?
Little tip for you if you get spiked by a flathead rub it on the belly of the flat head stops the bleeding reduces the pain I have been stuck a few times and I do it every time good content thanks for sharing much appreciated from sydney 😀
Thanks for the tip, yeah agreed 100% that works
Awesome day gents, good old belly rub on a spike helps the bleeding, I'm on the hunt tomorrow so if I half the day you guys had ill be happy, great vid Alan 👍👍🎣
Thanks Brad !!
can you do some shows showing fishing from the beach or a pier..... not everyone has a boat..!!!!
Will be out filming land based next week. One of the few channels around that covers kayaks, boats, land and jetski.
Really good vid Alan!!! Alot usefull tips in there, cheers
Thanks Jared, Glad you enjoyed it
Hi Alan fantastic session on those Flathead, seems to be fishy there. Good on you mate and tight lines guys 😃💪👋👋
Thanks 👍 as always Mario. Hope to see ya out there soon.
Great vid mate. I had big plans of targeting flathead last summer, and never got around to it. Has to be done next summer.
Dont wait until next summer, the flathead fishing is still very productive through winter
Get out there with him Barry!!!
Good day out Alan, that's the most flathead I've seen caught in one session, they're in big numbers down there by the looks of it. Yes you've got to be careful of those spikes, I've been caught a few times, they really hurt, I use a rag more often now. Good one Alan and Mark.
Thanks 👍 John, appreciate the comments !! Yep sure gotta be careful of those spikes.
Sensational vid!!! Thanks legend
Thank you !! Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video champion, I love flathead fishing, and only do it land based, would love to see you chase flathead land based from rockwall and river bank locations, and how you fish spots land based for flathead , using plastics and hard bodied lures, I am learning heaps from your videos, so keep them coming champion, great work,
Thanks Anthony, Im hoping to cover some land based stuff over the next month so stay tuned for that.
Nice video thanks for teaching us
Your welcome !!
Nice work as always, good local content for Melbourne fishos.
Re your website, notice it has a kayak club, do you have like a forum thing where group outings can be arranged, and is that even a thing….
Thanks Clive, At this stage the Kayak Club is all about kayaking tips and mods. A big focus some time back was to arrange kayaking catch-ups and comps, that took a setback with recent covid rules ( legislations and gatherings ), I'm hoping soon to be able to start arranging some catchup days as part of the kayak club. Get members together, really encourage people to meet each other, learn, trade stories and tips and a chance for me to meet and get to know members. All WIP at the moment.
what size jig heads would you use for western port normally fish near tortoise heads, just new to soft plastics? is there any other good spots for flat head you recommend in western port, do you use the sounder if you can see the bottom or just take a stab?
look forward to your response
Western Port is a little different with plastics, you really need to fish during certain times of the tide change closer to slack water as the tidal flow is so strong often the jig head wont hit the bottom. I chop and change jig head weights based on the current flow. Anything from 1 ounce through to 1/8. Flathead often just drift around unanchored rather than picking specific spots.
Living in paynesville the things are everywhere. Rats of the sea i reckon. Melbourne has huge rats... east gippy has huge flathead. Cook up some sea rat!
Welding glove is priceless.
Another top notch video Alan, I love flatheads but have so much trouble finding them
Thanks 👍
oh, and i want to ask where i can get the green lip grip you were using.....good size
Just from the local tackle store, Most shops should sell them
Absolutely love watching your content mate it's amazing and u always have the perfect blend of detail and action. Not sure if u can find them where u are but have u ever tried fishing with beach worms for bait?
Thanks !! Yeah we try really hard to get a good mix of catches and tips. Yes Ive fished with worms of the beach before its a great way to catch bream, mullet and pinkies.
hey Alan....just wondering what size circle hooks on yours paternosters? Cheers
2/0 or 3/0
caught my first couple flattys on plastics over the last couple months, i find curly tails work the best
That's awesome to hear, yeah curl tail soft plastics work great
Me too 🙋🏻♂️
@@fishingmad mind you ive caught flattys on everything and anything. caught one onna ciggy filter, and have also caught them on a piece of manderine 🤣
Yep, they will take pretty much anything.
Hey mate great video. You didn't mention what size leader you are using?
usually 10lb leader i use for flathead.
thanks for the tips (: almost only done freshwater fishing but realy wanna go out and try get some flathead soon!
Your welcome, yeah flathead are a great species to target, hopefully you can catch a few really soon.
Its funny when your in the middle of talking and a fish was on the line.
Get the dog!
100% will do
First time watching. 71 years of age and zero experience in fishing. Can’t call that a session for beginners. You guys are so advanced. Great videos but try to put yourself in the position of someone who knows nothing about fishing but wants to give it a go.
Thats why we created this video ruclips.net/video/T2zq7GxmngA/видео.html has step by step guide of everything. very easy to follow
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Thanks
Hahaha you know what they say about the Werribee flat head!
Nah, what do they say ?
@@fishingmad not sure if you remember when the sewerage plant was there? The old saying was “he’s full of sh*t like a Werribee flathead” I’m pretty old so you might not of heard that one!
LOL 100% thats right. Thanks for reminding us.
@@fishingmad great video thanks for sharing
Thanks !!
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