WF: The wind was ridiculous on the second
day, and it was from an unusual direction.
How did the team cope with having a lot
of fishable water made unfishable by this
wind?
Locations that were totally new produced
fish beyond many of our expectations.
WF: Are there any last tips or tricks punters
can use to get amongst some flathead?
Is there a tactic that everyone needs to
RP: Suck it up and use every fishing skill know?
you’ve accumulated to put the boat in
the right place. The wind creates its RP: Pick a designated fishing radius
own current lines, pushes water off flats before the competition, learn every blade
where it never usually goes and more. of weed, every undulation, every sinkhole
You just have to be on the ball to be able on all stages of the tide and wind and fish
to recognise potential fish holding areas it for the day. Stay focused on this area
other than filling your head with ideas of,
WF: Given that many of your go-to locations “Should I be here? Should I be there?”.
were wiped out by the weather, what did Believe in the area and work it.
you do to keep fish coming over the side?
WF: Thanks for your time Robbie and
RP: We looked for new water firstly by again, congratulations to you and your
using our eyes and then by scouting the team on a sensational result in very tough
area while trolling. There were some very conditions.
surprising locations found – locations
that will produce fish again and again.
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