Blades

just got into blade fishing and caught a few trevally then lost my blade its was ecogear.But just wandering what everyone thinks whats is the best blade for pylon fishing for bream,trevally and tailor.

[Crayfish]

They all pretty much work the same and have the same action

Damiki has W hooks so snag resistant
TT Ghost blade i guess is the more finesse one?
TT SwitchBlade and Ecogear VX are basically the same
Micro Vibes are apparently really good, a bit different to your conventional blade being made of plastic/hardbody instead of metal
Ecogear ZX is the prawn shape, comes with the feelers and has some really good colours

how do you work the strike pro micro vibes the same as a normal tt or ecogear blade.

[crusty]

Had some success on a berkley big eye blade today. Althought there trebles are really small. Come in a 2 pack for $20ish. Have a rattle in them as well.

Blade fishing for tailor could get expensive. Small lure in the mouth of fish with sharp teeth equals tying on another one. Or maybe I should use heavier leader.

I've had some great results on the TT's but now their swimming with the fishies 'litterally' lol...

Had good results with the Ti Sing vibe lures... Titanium blade and a Tungsten body, and for Sub $10 - blows the rear of TT's in the looks dept... I could say its relativly the same action and fish catching ability...

Originally Posted by BREAMCRAFT3000

I love the ecogear zx for pylons! The best thing about them is when you get the fish that just like to pick at the lure, will pretty much always pick at the feelers where the hook is waiting!

Have you got any pics of them catching fish

[morton]

Hi mate a lot of the guys down vic like the Strike Pro micro vibes , they are only 25 mm but sink well for jetties and docs , because they are small the fussy bream will sometimes take them as the old jelly bean theory . (never too full to fit in a jelly bean.) Also try the cyber vibes for deeper water they work well and ard great value for money, around $12 ish.
Good luck

[Pygmy II]

Originally Posted by dbett14

how do you work the strike pro micro vibes the same as a normal tt or ecogear blade.

dbett14 the best way to fish the micro vibe vertical is to drop it down to the bottom,if it doesnt get hit on the drop just lift 6" then drop back down the lure is designed to slide back.Allow to rest for two seconds then pick up slack on the reel.Then repeat the process.Casting along pylons,stucture,ect let sink to the bottom lift in small hops then let the lure drop back down to bottom then pick up slack on the reel.Hope this helps,tight lines

[Stew 3074]

Originally Posted by Pygmy II

dbett14 the best way to fish the micro vibe vertical is to drop it down to the bottom

I find that if you stop the drop every 30-50cm and give it a soft twitch and a 5-10 second pause you'll hook up before it gets to the bottom, in most cases I've found a consistent drop is less likely to be followed and a vibe drop will spook them. When you twitch it don't make it vibe, just enough so it rocks and catches there eye. (remember your not working flats and your not trying to bring them in from meters away they're right there, so slow n soft is the key)

That's what I've found works best for me at the docks. But if you get no takers on the pause drop and it makes it to the bottom without being hit do a slow 15cm lift with a quick 10 count all the way to the surface.

If that don't work go to the next pylon cause the fish there aren't hungry.

[jakel]

mf40 are the go for tailor fishing they are cheap whuch is what you want when tailor fishin

[ruski]

Originally Posted by dbett14

Have you got any pics of them catching fish

They certainly work at times

Ending up getting a berkley big eye blade but probaly going to get a ecogear vx or zx will be tring out the big eye tommorow report if i get anything

Cheers for the info Bettsy

[StuKlose]

Try a good range as they have different actions. Some produce more vibe than others and you will get different sink rates. It pays to give the fish a half second longer before sinking the hooks with the zx because of the assist style hooks.

[crabcrusher]

Youll be happy with the Big Eyes they are great value for money, and as posted on another thread, i believe they will soon be available in a great new color range and two per packet.

The VX are hard to go past as well, they are a tad more pricey, but get many anglers,some great results in the Tournies. The ZX's are also a great lure, but the problem i have found with them is the hooks rust fairly rapidly, and hard to replace, but other than that they can be a consistant producer.

Do not discount the TT range, be it the switch blade or the Ghost blade these to have a great action that certainly makes the schooling bream go crazy.

Grab as you can afford, and you will find the one that best suits your style.

Originally Posted by dbett14

Ending up getting a berkley big eye blade but probaly going to get a ecogear vx or zx will be tring out the big eye tommorow report if i get anything

Cheers for the info Bettsy

Thanks for the help Guys

Cheers Bettsy