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Good vibes when fishing with blades
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eat smaller vibes and Atomic Hardz
use google maps with satellite view. Sand flats that reel off into deeper water are prime real estate. Fish the sand flats on the rising and high tide, and move to the drop off as water empties into it towards the bottom of the tide. Flathead will be scattered along the edges picking off baitfish that have no choice but to go with the flow.
have minimum bend when manip-
Silent 60mm in a Silver Ghost or muddy prawn colour tend to have a high-strike rate. Occasionally large flathead come to the party as by- catch.
ulated. To put it plainly, a light rod
For land-based anglers, the old dusky flathead is a more accessible option on vibes. Areas to investigate are undulating sand flats, which provide ambush points. Small lures such as the Atomic Semi-Hardz are ideal, with bream being a common bycatch.
For anglers seeking high-end rods
The ideal retrieve involves a slow roll with frequent yet gentle raises of the rod tip. This involves keeping the lure at a relatively fixed position in the water column with a gentle wind of the reel.
Having too heavy a rod will reduce contact with the lure because they
no further than the Samurai Infinite. The same laws regarding fishing light apply to most fresh water sce- narios. The basic methodology is to bounce the vibe in across the area in which predators are suspected. Slow rises of the rod are ideal – the angler can feel the vibrations through the tip. Allow the lure to sink, picking up the slack. When the slack line falls abruptly, the lure is on the bot-
To locate other potentials hot spots
tom and can be lifted again.
When fishing estuaries a delicate approach is essential. A light rod tip that matches the lure size and target species is ideal. An affordable rod from the Atomic Arrowz range is the estuary model. The subtle action in the tip keeps the vibe in the strike action as it flexes and bends with each raise of the rod.
that are able to be cast all day, go
when raised the same distance as a
heavier rod will give more vibration
from the lure without pulling it
away from the action on the bottom.
with top of the range Fuji guides
Impoundment
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Iconic imagery of dam fishing is painted by sunken tops of old gumtrees piercing the surface, pro- viding a flagship perch for eagles to spy and swoop on their prey. Vibes have become the focal point for impoundment anglers looking to access the deeper structures provid- ed by sacrificial trees. For those of us with kayaks or an electric motor, vertical fishing with vibes at the base of dam trees can aid in staying close to the structure through the water column.
Barramundi, bass and Murray cod are all at the top of the list in this * continued P65