turtleeater

I've had moments like that in the hacking before. The baitfish were mostly whitebait and were schooling around my feet on the flats. I used 10 gram metals and 4 inch plastics to catch a 40cm tailor 2 60cm flatties a 40 cm bream and 45 cm trevally. But it really depends on what lures you are using and what baitfish are around you.

To be honest i reckon the penn clash 2's are a good choice for light reels. They aren't built as heavily as the penn battle 3's but have the same strength and salt water protection. they are also on sale at certain shops at the moment

Bonito haven't come down in schools at this time of the year...

Any idea what other saltwater fish will take these lures? I have a few lying around and I haven't had the time to travel inland to target some trout. Thanks

I see you are trying to undermine Yowie's reputation

It looks a bit like a smooth leatherjacket (also called velvet leatherjacket)

No flatties today? A flounders still a bonus tho

Nice haul of flatties. Enough for a few meals at least

This is a very helpful website for learning how to target specific species. I've leant a lot from this website already.

Thanks Donna but I've already watched it.

Thanks, I've never caught anything on plastics even though I've spent over $50 on them. Maybe I can get a first?

Tides are important for most species as it controls what direction the baitfish travel in and then where the predators would be located. For example, people normally pump nippers at low tide so when it's high tide, the water covers the sand banks and the predators come looking for an easy feed.

Thanks I might message you soon

Any suggestions of how to make a live bait rig for Jewies. I'll probably be using live whiting, yakkas or slimies

Thanks for the advice. I was planning to fish in the bay because I don't think I have the correct gear for offshore and I don't know how to fish offshore. I'll definitely try pumping some nippers for flathead and whiting. I might try catching some garfish but I normally target yellowtail for live bait. Thanks again for the information.