Where can i catch flathead in adelaide

When targeting southern bluespot in the shallows we look for gently-sloping beaches with plenty of near-shore formation. Scattered rock, sheets of limestone, patches of eelgrass, plus depressions and channels in the sand will all help to congregate and hold flathead. They are very structure oriented. We pulled some great fish last season from water under a foot deep. My best flathead this past season was actually caught while casting back towards the shore.

I was wading about 10 metres from the beach over a shallow rock shelf, and on my way back to shore spotted a flathead sitting in the shallows. There were actually two of them sitting together, both around 70 cm, and I managed to catch and release one of them. The majority of our flathead fishing takes place during the building tide and around the peak of high, when the flooded water gives the flatties an opportunity to move into the shallows to feed. Here in SA we have plenty of shallow bays and protected beaches, which is perfect habitat for this species.

Southern bluespot will also hold along high energy surf beaches, but when looking for concentrated numbers of flathead to target with lures, sheltered beaches are a safer bet. Want to catch flathead like this? Read this article! How to. We primarily target our flathead with soft plastics, which are a great option for flatties as you can slowly and methodically work the lure around rock and along the bottom where flathead are waiting to ambush prey. Flicking lures in general allows you to keep on the move and cover ground until some fish are found.

We have some really good flathead beaches not far from my home town, making it possible to slip in mid-week after-work sessions. I generally target the high tide in the afternoon, and will try to pick a beach offering offshore winds depending on the conditions on the day.

Photo by Kylie Johnson. Taking only about two and a half hours from Adelaide, via car and ferry, Kangaroo Island has quite a number of amazing places to fish. This includes the ever popular region of Vivonne Bay which is the perfect spot to catch a huge variety of fish and marine life.

Here you can find salmon, mullet, sharks, flathead and even kilo-sized bream. The bay area jetty has also been known to yield tommie ruff at night time with squid and whiting during the day. The natural landscape also gives way to beach, rock, jetty and even river fishing. Go on and check it out! Photo by SA from Above. If you like jetty fishing you are sure to find several good places here. Try out The Causeway jetty for just a leisurely fish. Just watch out for the horse drawn carts that frequent the area for tourists!

Slow presentations are effective if the activity is low. If the activity is high; faster, sharper lure action is more efficient and allows you to cover ground quickly. Effective lure choices for Flathead are endless. However I do choose lures which are practical for the area. Majority of my choices are larger lures of inches. My favourite is without a doubt the Fuze Seaducer Mullet 95mm. These lures have a natural, deep and round profile with a big vibrating tail and rolling action which big Flathead just love.

If the fishing is quiet, downsizing to inch lures often draws a strike. Colour choice is not usually a game changer however it is worth making the right choice before casting. Reel sizes of are well balanced on an appropriate rod. Braided line is highly recommended. Be mindful of a their raspy, abrasive mouth. It is capable of wearing through light leaders if they swallow your lure.