Better Tackle

Ever wondered what exactly is a flasher rig or snapper rig?
Are they just for snapper?
Are they like a lure?
Do you need bait with them?
The most accurate way to describe a flasher rig is, simply, it is the best of both worlds of lure and bait fishing. Lures work by utilizing color, shape and movement that attracts fish to bite them. Bait, on the other hand, attract fish by smell and enticing them to their favorite snack.
The same happens with flasher hooks. They move with the current to mimic bait fish and the color spectrum.
 Better Tackles flasher rigs are designed to mimic the hatch coloring your target species is currently feeding on.
But unlike a lure, adding bait throws in a whole new level of sensory overload to your fishing. On top of color, movement, and shape, the smell of bait attracts fish to your rig swallowing your hook and fighting into your waiting net for your next PB.
Originally designed for reef fishing, flasher rigs are not a new concept. Around 50 years ago, some experienced fisho’s used to make a similar style of hooks called wog heads or wogs (it was a different time, before political correctness) and were used to target reef fish and mackerel.
These days we know that they work in almost all saltwater conditions and not just for snapper or reef fish. While you can catch pelagic fish like tuna and mackerel on them, we also have other styles of fishing rigs to target these species.
  We have personally tested flasher rigs from the beach, the rocks, jetties, estuaries and reefs and we guarantee these rigs will increase your hook-ups compared to just bait alone. 
Use them just like you would a normal bait rig. You can use these flasher rigs for any style of fishing you would normally use for bait.
Just like lure fishing, matching the hatch your target species currently feeds on is important.
Through testing, we found that two contrasting colors work best but keep in mind how deep and dirty the water you are fishing in as many colors will fade the deeper you drop.
Most flasher rigs are found in paternoster or dropper rigs but we have found they work just as well on most fishing rig set-ups and will be bringing out more ranges to reflect this.
 We were originally going to call ourselves Lazy Man Lures before deciding on Better Tackle as we specialize in pre-made flasher rigs. We also branched out into other specialties of fishing rigs and gear.
We are the original Rapid Release Rig winding board innovators that many competitors now use to wind on their rigs.
Fathers day is coming up and to thank you for all the support  here is 20% off.
https://bettertackle.com/discount/FathersDay
until monday the 26th as it takes about 5 days to get gear to you via mail and we want this in your hands by Fathers day.
 
Tight lines guys and a huge shout out to Australian fishing admins and members.  You all ready know what a great community this is so keep up the awesome job.
This article can also be found at https://bettertackle.com/blogs/faq/what-are-flasher-rigs

Ever wondered what exactly is a flasher rig or snapper rig?
Are they just for snapper?
Are they like a lure?
Do you need bait with them?
The most accurate way to describe a flasher rig is, simply, it is the best of both worlds of lure and bait fishing. Lures work by utilizing color, shape and movement that attracts fish to bite them. Bait, on the other hand, attract fish by smell and enticing them to their favorite snack.
The same happens with flasher hooks. They move with the current to mimic bait fish and the color spectrum.
 Better Tackles flasher rigs are designed to mimic the hatch coloring your target species is currently feeding on.
But unlike a lure, adding bait throws in a whole new level of sensory overload to your fishing. On top of color, movement, and shape, the smell of bait attracts fish to your rig swallowing your hook and fighting into your waiting net for your next PB.
Originally designed for reef fishing, flasher rigs are not a new concept. Around 50 years ago, some experienced fisho’s used to make a similar style of hooks called wog heads or wogs (it was a different time, before political correctness) and were used to target reef fish and mackerel.
These days we know that they work in almost all saltwater conditions and not just for snapper or reef fish. While you can catch pelagic fish like tuna and mackerel on them, we also have other styles of fishing rigs to target these species.
  We have personally tested flasher rigs from the beach, the rocks, jetties, estuaries and reefs and we guarantee these rigs will increase your hook-ups compared to just bait alone. 
Use them just like you would a normal bait rig. You can use these flasher rigs for any style of fishing you would normally use for bait.
Just like lure fishing, matching the hatch your target species currently feeds on is important.
Through testing, we found that two contrasting colors work best but keep in mind how deep and dirty the water you are fishing in as many colors will fade the deeper you drop.
Most flasher rigs are found in paternoster or dropper rigs but we have found they work just as well on most fishing rig set-ups and will be bringing out more ranges to reflect this.
 We were originally going to call ourselves Lazy Man Lures before deciding on Better Tackle as we specialize in pre-made flasher rigs. We also branched out into other specialties of fishing rigs and gear.
We are the original Rapid Release Rig winding board innovators that many competitors now use to wind on their rigs.
Fathers day is coming up and to thank you for all the support  here is 20% off.
https://bettertackle.com/discount/FathersDay
until monday the 26th as it takes about 5 days to get gear to you via mail and we want this in your hands by Fathers day.
 
Tight lines guys and a huge shout out to Australian fishing admins and members.  You all ready know what a great community this is so keep up the awesome job.
This article can also be found at https://bettertackle.com/blogs/faq/what-are-flasher-rigs

Ever wondered what exactly is a flasher rig or snapper rig?
Are they just for snapper?
Are they like a lure?
Do you need bait with them?
The most accurate way to describe a flasher rig is, simply, it is the best of both worlds of lure and bait fishing. Lures work by utilizing color, shape and movement that attracts fish to bite them. Bait, on the other hand, attract fish by smell and enticing them to their favorite snack.
The same happens with flasher hooks. They move with the current to mimic bait fish and the color spectrum.
 Better Tackles flasher rigs are designed to mimic the hatch coloring your target species is currently feeding on.
But unlike a lure, adding bait throws in a whole new level of sensory overload to your fishing. On top of color, movement, and shape, the smell of bait attracts fish to your rig swallowing your hook and fighting into your waiting net for your next PB.
Originally designed for reef fishing, flasher rigs are not a new concept. Around 50 years ago, some experienced fisho’s used to make a similar style of hooks called wog heads or wogs (it was a different time, before political correctness) and were used to target reef fish and mackerel.
These days we know that they work in almost all saltwater conditions and not just for snapper or reef fish. While you can catch pelagic fish like tuna and mackerel on them, we also have other styles of fishing rigs to target these species.
  We have personally tested flasher rigs from the beach, the rocks, jetties, estuaries and reefs and we guarantee these rigs will increase your hook-ups compared to just bait alone. 
Use them just like you would a normal bait rig. You can use these flasher rigs for any style of fishing you would normally use for bait.
Just like lure fishing, matching the hatch your target species currently feeds on is important.
Through testing, we found that two contrasting colors work best but keep in mind how deep and dirty the water you are fishing in as many colors will fade the deeper you drop.
Most flasher rigs are found in paternoster or dropper rigs but we have found they work just as well on most fishing rig set-ups and will be bringing out more ranges to reflect this.
 We were originally going to call ourselves Lazy Man Lures before deciding on Better Tackle as we specialize in pre-made flasher rigs. We also branched out into other specialties of fishing rigs and gear.
We are the original Rapid Release Rig winding board innovators that many competitors now use to wind on their rigs.
Fathers day is coming up and to thank you for all the support  here is 20% off.
https://bettertackle.com/discount/FathersDay
until monday the 26th as it takes about 5 days to get gear to you via mail and we want this in your hands by Fathers day.
 
Tight lines guys and a huge shout out to Australian fishing admins and members.  You all ready know what a great community this is so keep up the awesome job.
This article can also be found at https://bettertackle.com/blogs/faq/what-are-flasher-rigs

Yep that is the plan. 🙂
I will take 2 trolling rods one casting rod with soft plastics and a jigging rod for micro jigs. 

Well well well this is nice. 
A long time mate of mine that I haven't see for about 20 years is coming back to Aust.
He has bought time share in a sailing boat that is kept at Airlie Beach. 
He has invited me and another mate to spend 6 nights on the boat with them.
They are both keen fishers but the trip is more about getting some hours up sailing his boat for his licence. I don't really know much about this or why he needs hours up. 
Anyway it is a lure only trip (though I will take some hooks if we get some fusiliers or something for bait). One mate only fishes with flies. He is pretty good at it too. 
We don't really know the way around up there but expect it to be pretty fishy especially when we are a few hours away from Hamilton. 
Wish me luck. Hopefully I will get loads of fish and loads of photos. We are not taking enough food and will be relying on cooking fish on the BBQ... One Spanish and we eat like kings,,, nothing and we starve haha. 

Good stuff. They are definitely on the chew up my way too

Good stuff. They are definitely on the chew up my way too

I randomly chose a Rig out of my stock to test how strong of knots we do and how durable our hooks are.
I test 1 rig every 10 I do and average between 74lb and 76lb before breaking strain.
I use Berkeley big game IGFA leader which is designed to break just before 80lb for tournaments so  anything about 90% breaking strain is pretty good.
I figure I can show the fish people catch on my rigs. Show the reviews from people that use them.
But in my opinion showing exactly how good my rigs are under stress is the best way to show what I do.
I like to know what I am fishing with and what I can get out of rigs when I am fishing and I figure so do most other fishos.
If you like what you see please comment below.
You can find my gear here https://bettertackle.com/ .
I am slowly adding to the site with info on fishing, tips and just being open and honest about what I do and how I do it.
Being a small little operation and an innovator the bigger guys tend to slowly adopt what I am doing. Bad for me but good for the industry I guess.
Thanks guys and sorry for the long time no post. Been very busy with work and life.
added a bit of fish porn from customer that sent in recent catches
 
Flasher Rigs 80lb.mp4

Hi All, 
Quick report,  Headed out the other night to try for a another snapper & to see if I could get one a bit closer to that magical  double digit mark, 
Left the Ramp at 5.30 and on anchor just after 6pm,  Had the whole place to ourselves 
Started to deploy the burley and 20minutes later the first fish hit the deck nice snapper around 83cm - Things where looking good,
Kept plugging away and releasing another 6 fish in the high 70cm bracket.  , we re-anchored after the tide changed  and started the burley and putting baits back out and the decky's rod goes of very slowly,  
Sets the hook and just about get pulled out the back with serious fish running hard for the ledge.  My 1st thought was a shark but the tell tale sign of a nice snapper started in the rod tip. 
 Decky sorted it out pretty quick and I slid the net under another good fish.  This was somewhere in the 94cm  back,  and went 8.2kg on the lie detector,   Thing didn't fit in the 80L esky.  
Race home on a glassed out bay around 10pm...   
Hope you all took advantage of the good weather over the weekend. 
 
Cheers Josh <><
 
 

Whoops forgot spot tails! In particular Chris's cracker...

What a trip!
Not exactly the one I wanted but there are stories none the less. To explain briefly without going into to much personal detail 1.5 days into the triup and my dad got extrmely sick forcing me to leave and take him back to Kimbe for care. Gutted. I was happy to write it off as I have enjoyed the experience before. I was devastated for him as he was having such a good time. He managed one small black bass for his efforts. Thus I am left with not a lot to report except images. I am sure @John would be happy to fill in many details.
Points of interest were the bass were challenging to target due to an early arrival of white bait but some creative use of soft plastics enticed many to bite.
As far as hard bodies go trends moved back to my first trip experience with FCL Labo lures killing.
I do not have heaps of time to write paragraphs so will add some pictures now and more text later or reply to questions as they come.
Visit to the village:

Black  Bass (Have so many more but how many can you see?):


 
Other Lutjanus species for the trip:

Trevally:



 
Questions? I have so many more pictures of bass, cod, randoms, jacks... just trying to choose highlights.