FLATHEAD - Platycephalidae spp.

Technique
Drifting or shore-casting with lightly waited baits or lures.
Rod
Light to medium spinning, baitcaster or sidecast rod.
Reel
Light to medium threadline, baitcaster or sidecast. Centerpin.
Line
2-8kg mono filament.
Terminal Tackle
Running sinker rig or lure. Heavy nylon or wire leader.
Hook
1-5/0 (long shank).
Weight
Small ball or bean.
Bait
Live or dead fish, prawns, flesh strips, lures.