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Munroe’s 4-inch zip tail worms soft plasticĪ good alternative is Munroe’s 4-inch zip tail worms. Watch the video below highlighting just how good the Turtleback Worms can be in local waters. These also work really well for other fish species such as pinky snapper, bream You can rig these a number of different ways I tend to just use a standard jig head in 1/8, 1/6, or ½ depending on the depth and flow of the day. When you finish fishing with these put them back in the packet otherwise, they go rock hard and you will not even be able to get them off the jighead. Surprisingly even with little action, this soft plastic catches many flathead, I have even caught flathead whilst drifting. That can be done with some hops and lifts or slow rolling. I find these work best when you add that action yourself. Now, this soft plastic is imitating a worm, when you look at this soft plastic it really doesn’t look like much, it only has a very subtle tail action. They are infused in Berkley’s fish-attracting scent, which is claimed to catch 30% more fish ( on the back of the packet ) and release 400 x more sent than any other plastics on the market. There biodegradable which means they will naturally break down if left in the water. They come in a few different colours, my preferred colour is camo and nuclear chicken. Over the years I have caught countless flathead with this soft plastic. Let’s start with an oldie but a goodie the Berkley gulp 4-inch and 7-inch turtleback worms are a standout option. Watch our detailed video on the best lures and soft plastics for flatheadīelow is a detailed rundown of our favorite soft plastics and lures in 2023 Berkley Gulp Turtleback Worm

Squidgy 100mm biotough bloodworm wriggler.

Munroe’s paddle tail 3.75 inch in Fools Gold and Swarf.

Daiwa Bait Junkie 4.2 inch Paddle Tail in Pilchard Glow, UV yabbie & BlacknGold.

Keitech Swing Impact 3-inch in silver flash minnow.

Savage Gear Fat Curl tails 84 cm in motor oil and purple haze.

Zman Streakz 4-inch curl tails in nuclear chicken and space guppy.

Berkley Gulp Paddleshad 3 inch black&silver, Nuclear chicken, BlacknGold.

Zman 3-inch minnows in Babby Bass, midnight oil, and Goldrush.

Keitech 4-inch easy shiners in silver flash Minnow.

Southern Edge Lures Flat Edge 80 in Tan.

Berkley Gulp 4-inch turtleback worm in camo or pumpkinseed.

Workshops | Giveaways | Podcasts | Competitions | Reports | Maps | GPS Marks | Rigging Tutorials | Sounder School | Exclusive Footage | Tackle Talks | Gear Guides | Kayak Club | Much More However, there are standout lures and soft plastics that consistently outperform others and I’m going to share that with you in this article and supporting videos.īECOME A FISHINGMAD MEMBER & UNLOCK ACCESS TO These camouflage ambush predators will strike at just about anything cast in the right area. Let’s start off by stating the obvious flathead are not fussy. The options available at your tackle store are just about endless. Targeting flathead with soft plastics and lures is a fun a popular form of fishing. Welcome to the Best Flathead Soft Plastics and Lures in 2023.

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