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WildeFishing last won the day on November 5 2022
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Location
Gold Coast
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State
Queensland
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Country
Australia
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Post Code
4210
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Bio
I am a mad keen Flathead angler! I also like to chase Jew and Threadies as well from time to time, but Flathead are my passion and addiction!
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Interests
Flathead Fishing
Fishing
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Favourite Bait
Lures - Soft Plastics and Swim/Glide Baits
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Favourite Lure
Zman, Zerek, McCarthy, MMD
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Lure Types Used
Softplastic Lures
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Fish You Target
Flathead
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Fishing Types
Estuary and Coastal Fishing
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Best Catch
88cm Flatty
Boating
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Boat Type
Motor Boat with Trailer
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Boat Owner
Yes
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How much do you spend on your rod/reel combo?
WildeFishing replied to rockfisho's topic in Tackle, Rods and Reels
Oh god, this is very subjective and as Ellicat posted, a can of worms haha. Most anglers have this discussion regularly. See the difference of opinion from your friends to enthusiasts! Like the old Billabong slogan, "Only a surfer knows the feeling", this rings true for us too I think in some ways! You can catch any fish on a K-Mart combo or the best combo. A Toyota Corolla and a Rolls Royce will both get you from A to B just fine, one just feels a lot nicer and the price difference is considerable, same same with combo's, both do the same job, but one will feel a lot nicer than the other and cost difference is there as well! As already mentioned, you can get a beautiful combo for that 250-400 range, its what you prefer and your budget allows. I stopped buying cheap a long time ago, but that's me. I went down the very very slippery slop of the best gear (It doesn't take long either!!). Once you dip your toe over the edge, you fall and are sliding very fast down that slope hahaha I use near $2k combos for just my flathead fishing, is it needed no, is it excessive, for sure. Does the gear feel amazing, my god yes, yes it does! Once you get a taste, there is no comparison in terms of weight, sensitivity, action, smoothness etc. You would not even think a 500-600 combo would have much difference to a high end combo, but let me tell you there is and some differences are night and day. I only lure fish as well, I don't use bait, as a lure fisherman, I can notice and feel the differences. But I also see and get value out of my gear, I am fishing a minimum 3 days a week and sometimes 7 days. So, they are the tools of my trade so to speak and I get the use out of it, I am also lucky to be able to be in a position to buy it. I seen a meme the other day, it said "People see my lure collection and think I am rich" he said back "Nah mate, I am just irresponsible" haha That's probably me lol I can afford it but I probably shouldn't, but fishing is my passion and life. You buy what is good for you, makes you happy, what your budget allows, as long as you are fishing, is all that matters! If you are a regular fisherman and love it, my advice is to buy the best rod and reel your budget allows! But I have mates that are just as serious about fishing as me and they buy cheaper combos, purely because they don't look after their gear, they acknowledge that, and buy gear that if it breaks, they have not lost too much. I very much look after my gear, so that is a difference too and something to consider. At the end of the day as long as you are fishing that's the main thing, could be a handline or a $2k flathead combo hahaha -
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Bloody hell, poor old Gerry missing out on a little, not happy with a 2 billion net worth hahaha It appears the package may have slipped through. Good savings to be had on there but not if duty and GST are applied. Guess it is a bit of a gauntlet.
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Great report on Digitaka. I have always wondered about this site, great to know there we no taxes/duty applied by customs coming through. I wonder if this is the norm or your package just slipped through the cracks...........Some cracking deals on Digitaka and a lot of JDM stuff that is not available here.
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Yes the Snyder Glas rods are very very hot at the moment and old ones are selling for a fortune, wish I had a couple of old ones sitting in the shed. Apparently a lot of people hitting garage sales and estate sales buying them for $5 from people who don't know and cleaning up........Not my cup of tea. A lot are being refurbished too. I know nothing about them and not sure what makes them so desirable, especially to beach anglers. Hope you get a few mate
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This. To me it sounds like you have a heading sensor issue. I dont know much about this brand but to me it sounds like a heading issue. Minn Kota do not have the heading sensor in the head, it is a separate unit but this brand may. I would try to recalibrate it and if no joy may need to contact the OEM. Normally the boat should just follow the lead of the electric........
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Thanks mate!
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You would still do alright of the bank, just cant sound around for them that's all. Hope you get out regularly on a boat to hit them mate!
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What's your favourite flathead lure?
WildeFishing replied to Jono4500's topic in Tackle, Rods and Reels
Yeap, better than a mouth full of plastic taste and smell. If they get a little taste of something, it can stimulate a second strike, also masks your smell or any smells on your fingers, sunscreen, fuel etc. Holts were mentioned earlier, they have a very weird and strong plastic smell, 100% would use scent on them just to mask that. -
What's your favourite flathead lure?
WildeFishing replied to Jono4500's topic in Tackle, Rods and Reels
If your into trolling, the tango shads are like flattie lollies! -
I do a little bit there mate! Threadies will be coming on very soon down there, so will be doing more soon. I do more trips there over summer. But still good fish there all year round mate. You get down there much?
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What's your favourite flathead lure?
WildeFishing replied to Jono4500's topic in Tackle, Rods and Reels
The guys have given you some great choices there! I also second what ABF said in regards to scent. Plenty out there and work good but the S-Factor is great as it also has UV in there. UV attracts but any scent really helps getting a second strike if you drop the first nib. A good one for beginners on lures/soft plastics I think is any grub or curly tail, as you get a fair bit of action out of the lure without having to do too much, assists you a little bit. One thing to remember when going for flatties on any sort of soft plastic or soft vibe, keep in contact with the bottom, if your not getting to the bottom, you aint catching a flattie. Keep it slow, nice pauses and some nice little "hops", 90% of you hook ups will probably be on the drops of these hops/movements. -
This is true mate! Probably couldn't afford it either with the fuel costs at the moment! Another benefit of mine, cheap to run, especially when fishing so much