Big eye blades

[TobyFlint]

Hey guys. Ok so i Went to anaconda and bought 3 berkley big eye blades. Now i have never used tham before and never caught a fish on a hb lures. How do i fish the blades??? Just a slow rolling retrieval?? Or how?? Please help. Im desperate to catch my first fish on a hb

[Bream lust]

hey mate my pb flatty is on a big-eye blade the retrieve i use is pretty simple just lift the rod tip up 2 about 90 degrees and let it rest on the bottom for about 5-8 seconds and repeat

[TobyFlint]

Thanks for the response mate. Any other techniques for catching bream on them??

[forsterfisho]

Hi mate

Try a few short sharp lifts, maybe 20cm at a time, followed by a pause while the lure flutters back to the bottom. I usually count to 10 (longer/shorter sometimes) and repeat. Leave them on the bottom with some slack line, and when you see the line tighten, strike and set the hooks.

[TobyFlint]

Hey guys. Thanks for the replies. So obviously when the rod a few little lifts i reel up the slack slowly huh?? Sorry. Stupid question. Im very new to lure fishing and only ever caught one fish on sp lures and i think that was by accident. So trying to learn

[TobyFlint]

Oh and one last thing. Do i tie just a normal knot to the lure or loop knot??? Alternatively would you recommend a snap instead??

[forsterfisho]

No question is stupid mate Maybe check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_s9xTwZSHh0 - dizzy borg explaining how to fish the tt blade, which in theory is the same as the big eye blade. This might make things a bit more clear for you.
I just use a regular knot to join the lure to the leader. Do you use leader? I wouldnt reccomend a snap - I find them more fiddly than tying a knot.
cheers,
Dion.

[crabcrusher]

Try the retrieves as the other guys have mentioned, as they will work on bream as well as Flatties,as well as some larger species like Mulloway.

If this fails dont be afraid to try some other retreives. If you have used plastics prior to making the purchase, give the same retrive a crack. The retrieve will depend alot on where you are fishing and the depth you are fishing this style of lure in.

If fishing them deep, let them sink under their own weight, and watch the line till it stops... carefully.. as alot of the takes will be on the drop if in deep water.

The best thing to do is get out there and give them a swim.. Good Luck

[TobyFlint]

thanks so much for your help guys!!! its much appreciated...now to spend the week at work finding a spot to go fishing in my area then on the weekend try these big eye blades out lol