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Forster fishing in January - Using lures to catch flathead
Today we headed out chasing flathead on soft plastic lures before having to go to work. We managed to land over 20 fish between us in a little over two hours with the biggest going about 60
Gear Used:
Rod: Zodias 270L
Reel: Vanford 2500
Line: 15lb jbraid expedition
Lure: 4" Burning Ark paddletail in Pearl White and Whiting
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Lure fishing for flathead in Forster Tuncurry
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Today I headed out chasing flathead on soft plastic lures, I caught a big female right at the start, a bunch of others throughout the day and enjoyed the summer weather in one of the most beautiful towns in Australia Gear Used: Rod: Zodias 270L - TCurve 2-5kg Reel: Stradic 2500 FM - Vanford 2500 Line: 15lb jbraid expedition Lure: 4" Burning Ark paddletail in Pearl White and Whiting Follow Us: S...
Lure fishing for flathead in Forster Tuncurry
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Today I headed out chasing flathead on soft plastic lures, I fished a few different spots and managed to score some reasonable fish in different areas. Gear Used: Rod: Zodias 270L - TCurve 2-5kg Reel: Stradic 2500 FM - Vanford 2500 Line: 15lb jbraid expedition Lure: 4" Burning Ark paddletail in Pearl White and Whiting Follow Us: Subscribe for more fishing adventures and tips: @theuntamedtrail I...
Catching big flathead on lures in Forster NSW
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Today I headed out chasing flathead on soft plastic lures, I found a honey hole of them and pulled in some great numbers including a cracking big female. Gear Used: Rod: Zodias 270L - TCurve 2-5kg Reel: Stradic 2500 FM - Vanford 2500 Line: 15lb jbraid expedition Lure: 4" Burning Ark paddletail in Pearl White and Whiting Follow Us: Subscribe for more fishing adventures and tips: @theuntamedtrail...
Fishing and Camping at South West Rocks NSW
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We headed to South West Rocks for a few nights of camping and fishing. While the weather may not have been on our side for most of it. We still managed to throw a few lures on the rocks and catch a few fish in the estuary.
Kayak lure fishing for Flathead near Forster
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Kayak lure fishing for Flathead near Forster
Flathead lure fishing in Forster with the *new* Barambah Stinger Shrimp
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Flathead lure fishing in Forster with the *new* Barambah Stinger Shrimp
I made my own soft plastics Vol 4 + LURE GIVE AWAY
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I made my own soft plastics Vol 4 LURE GIVE AWAY
We entered a flathead lure fishing competition in Forster
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We entered a flathead lure fishing competition in Forster
Kayak lure fishing for flathead - Contest preparation
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Kayak lure fishing for flathead - Contest preparation
GEAR TALK + BLACK FRIDAY SALE!
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GEAR TALK BLACK FRIDAY SALE!
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Forster beach fishing for mulloway - Different types of rigs
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Flathead mornings and Beach sunsets
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Episode 3 - Monster Flathead caught near Forster - Channel PB Flathead!
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Episode 3 - Monster Flathead caught near Forster - Channel PB Flathead!
Episode 2 - Croctober monster and Channel PB Flathead!
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Episode 2 - Croctober monster and Channel PB Flathead!
Episode 1 - The start of Croctober. Lure fishing for Flathead in Forster Tuncurry
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Episode 1 - The start of Croctober. Lure fishing for Flathead in Forster Tuncurry
Chasing Waterfalls - Ellenborough falls near Forster
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Chasing Waterfalls - Ellenborough falls near Forster
I made my own soft plastics Vol 3 + BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
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I made my own soft plastics Vol 3 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
September lure fishing in Forster
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Bait fishing on the rocks
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Bait fishing on the rocks
Forster flathead lure fishing in early september
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Forster flathead lure fishing in early september
Rock fishing for Tailor in Forster
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Rock fishing for Tailor in Forster
MANGROVE JACKS IN FORSTER ?! CATCH AND COOK
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Bait fishing for Drummer from the rocks
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Winter flathead fishing with lures in smiths lake
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Winter flathead fishing with lures in smiths lake
Winter flathead fishing with lures in Forster - Catch and Cook fish and chips
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Winter flathead fishing with lures in Forster - Catch and Cook fish and chips
Fishing for Tailor and Drummer - Catch and Cook fresh fish burgers
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Fishing for Tailor and Drummer - Catch and Cook fresh fish burgers
I made my own soft plastic lures Vol 2 - I bought a dual injector and other things
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I made my own soft plastic lures Vol 2 - I bought a dual injector and other things
Spearfishing and Camping - catch and cook adventures at crowdy head national park
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Spearfishing and Camping - catch and cook adventures at crowdy head national park

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  • @ChristosGeorgopoulos-m1r
    @ChristosGeorgopoulos-m1r 2 години тому

    need heavy gear for these fish? ever tried soft plastics of these rocks also?

  • @stupidsays
    @stupidsays 5 годин тому

    Stumbled upon your channel researching rods, due in part to your praise purchased a Zodias 6'4"L 5 piece and a Vanford 2000 with 8lb Kairiki braid, awesome, first cast, I'm on, then off, then on again, then off for good, not another take for the morning here in Geelong. Thank you for taking the time to walk us through the Zodias, nicely done.

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail 5 годин тому

      No worries at all, glad I could help you 😊

  • @Fisho.7
    @Fisho.7 10 годин тому

    Gday mate great video with some good flatties! What is a good lure to catch flatties and how do you use a 3” paddle tail?

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail 8 годин тому

      I've been using 4" paddle tails in a white colour with some good success, but also seen plenty caught on small prawn style lures in darker greens / browns. In this area I was using the 3" paddle by casting over where there was weed. I was doing a very slow roll to make sure that I wasn't getting tangled and then when I got to a sand flat section I was letting the lure drop to the ground and then do some small little hops and skips

    • @Fisho.7
      @Fisho.7 8 годин тому

      @ Thanks mate, helped a lot appreciate it!

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail 7 годин тому

      No worries mate, happy to help

  • @NovoGold
    @NovoGold 4 дні тому

    Try setting the hook a little firmer, im not really seeing you strike the bite, and your drag is crazy loose.🤷‍♂️👍

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail 3 дні тому

      Both good points - tightened the drag a little, strike harder now and swapped to a lighter gauge jighead and seem to be landing at a much higher rate

  • @HarryMiddlebrook
    @HarryMiddlebrook 5 днів тому

    When is the comp

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail 5 днів тому

      This comp was at the end of November. However the same people are running one in Forster on the 8th of Feb

    • @HarryMiddlebrook
      @HarryMiddlebrook 4 дні тому

      Okay thanks

  • @SissyMagee
    @SissyMagee 8 днів тому

    Nice catch dude.. great start to a good day ❤

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail 8 днів тому

      Thank you 😊

    • @SissyMagee
      @SissyMagee 8 днів тому

      @@theuntamedtrail you very welcome. Did you end up catching much more?

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail 8 днів тому

      Caught 6 all up. Was a reasonable day out 😊

    • @SissyMagee
      @SissyMagee 8 днів тому

      @@theuntamedtrail cool, all different species??

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail 8 днів тому

      All of them were flathead

  • @Thestig12
    @Thestig12 8 днів тому

    Wow keep up the great work man

  • @cavemankris
    @cavemankris 10 днів тому

    Great stuff mate. Where do 7 get ypur plastsol and moulds from

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail 10 днів тому

      I source them from all over. Find most of it on eBay but have bought a few things from Etsy and direct from the US.

  • @Sydney4680
    @Sydney4680 10 днів тому

    Well done. I am an experienced fisherman but have never really tried soft plastics. What weight jig head did you pair it with ?

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail 10 днів тому

      I used a 1/6th weight with a 2/0 hook. Works well in this system with the depth and current I was at. If I was fishing a bit shallower I would swap to a 1/8th weight

  • @chrisbizcoach
    @chrisbizcoach 10 днів тому

    Well done mate on letting her go.

  • @cavemankris
    @cavemankris 10 днів тому

    Knee deep merky water having dark shadows comming at you. Lol. It wakes you up in the morning. I've had an experience with a shark around the corner from where you were when I was retrieving a crab pot. With any luck should be chasing a few flathead up there next week.

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail 10 днів тому

      Didn't need coffee for awhile after that 😂

  • @mathewjon9329
    @mathewjon9329 11 днів тому

    Great fish

  • @reeltomeal
    @reeltomeal 14 днів тому

    Nice mate, I saw you fishing off the Breakwall but didn't bother you as you were filming. It was all good until Christmas and It got busy quickly. We got some nice flathead and fantail jackets along the racks. Tight lines 🎣

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail 14 днів тому

      Feel welcome to come say hi the next time you see me - and nice to hear you've been landing some good fish. The switch in the town has definitely been hit and will be busy till Australia Day, but still plenty of pockets of water away from the crowds 🤙

    • @reeltomeal
      @reeltomeal 14 днів тому

      @theuntamedtrail yeah I'll do that mate no worries we found racks away from mainstream boaters and it delivered 👍

  • @Sydney4680
    @Sydney4680 15 днів тому

    Thanks for the video. I was there this week with my boat. Caught 10 decent sized flathead (35-40cms) on Saturday, Good to see the system is flourishing. A couple of years ago, I could hardly catch a flathead.

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail 15 днів тому

      Thanks mate, that's a decent Saturday! The system seems to be getting better every year with the slot limit and bag changes.

  • @jacksonwallis5501
    @jacksonwallis5501 15 днів тому

    I was fishing the Forster keys in early October and on a motor oil swim swimz I managed a 52cm flathead and a 31cm flounder. I’m probably going to be up in foster over the next week any lures/lure colours that have been consistory working at the moment for flathead. Should I get a white colour slim swimz ? Any spots that have been consistently catching flathead ? What is the name of the spot you normally fish past the oyster leases how do I get there ?

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail 15 днів тому

      I've been using 4" white paddletails lately and having decent days on them. So it might be worth grabbing something in that profile. Most spots are fishing consistently, I've been finding they are in groups. So just keep moving until you find a patch and then throw a bunch of casts if you do get a bite / pull one in

    • @ssaamm89
      @ssaamm89 15 днів тому

      @@theuntamedtrailI’ve been using squidgies prawn wrigglers and doing well

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail 15 днів тому

      The wrigglers and prawn paddle tails will always have a place in my tackle box

  • @Lachiemtb1
    @Lachiemtb1 18 днів тому

    I hope that you catch more fish 😊

  • @AshtonRobertson-l6u
    @AshtonRobertson-l6u 18 днів тому

    Hey Chris, is my combo for lures too heavy? I have a 4000 reel with a 6’6 2-6kg rod.

    • @AshtonRobertson-l6u
      @AshtonRobertson-l6u 18 днів тому

      I was in Forster yesterday in the arvo at that spot and had no luck catching anything. What do you recommend I use

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail 18 днів тому

      That combo will be fine for lures

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail 18 днів тому

      It can get a lot of current in that area, I'd make sure you have enough weight on your jighead to get down to the bottom. I normally fish a 1/6 but sometimes even go up to a 1/4 when it's really running.

  • @Si_Fishing_Aus
    @Si_Fishing_Aus 19 днів тому

    hey chris do u have instagram, I,ll be up at forster over new years i saw u in bcf with a longtail that i had caught on the day , I got a 90cm flatty and have a couple of good spots that i would like to share

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail 19 днів тому

      Yeah I have Instagram - theuntamedtrail is my handle. I'll be there working till Tuesday if you're around, or hit me up on insta 🤙

  • @FishingFriends-o3v
    @FishingFriends-o3v 19 днів тому

    Hi Chris would it be possible to organise a meet and greet a lot of my mates and I would be really keen!! Could do it in plenty of spots around Forster even if you do a giveaway there too or show us some tips and get photos etc. would be really good mate as a lot of the town loves you and holiday people coming here because of you too would have a chance to meet you!

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail 19 днів тому

      Hey mate, looking at doing something mid January, just need to figure out the exact dates and location but will let everyone know when it's confirmed

  • @nigelpalmer6415
    @nigelpalmer6415 20 днів тому

    Nice 1 Chris I've had a few off that bank in the kayak wasn't aware you can walk to it, but looking at the end of the video i guess you can . Have look on fosster tuncurry fishing i got a nice 85 the othr day.

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail 20 днів тому

      You can walk across, does require a bit of wading but is a pretty nice way to cool off in the summer. Cracking fish as well mate, not much beats catching a big Flatty on a surface lure

  • @beaujenkins2739
    @beaujenkins2739 20 днів тому

    And I thought I was lucky with a 53cm on 10 lb 😮 nice one!

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail 20 днів тому

      Thanks mate! A 53cm is still a solid fish on 10lb

  • @mrtonysantos
    @mrtonysantos 21 день тому

    @11:00 why winch?

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail 21 день тому

      It's a saying about just trying to drag something up. I didn't bring a net so would have had to try and land it by sliding it up the bank

  • @rayoleary7581
    @rayoleary7581 22 дні тому

    St George's Basin?A d well done☺️

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail 22 дні тому

      Forster - About 4 hours north of Sydney. And thank you

  • @beaujenkins2739
    @beaujenkins2739 22 дні тому

    How do you get over to that spot? Walk over at low tide?

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail 22 дні тому

      Can go over throughout, you'll just stay a bit drier during low tide. But you will still need to wade some sections

    • @beaujenkins2739
      @beaujenkins2739 22 дні тому

      @ thanks mate

  • @TajBatt
    @TajBatt 24 дні тому

    Good gob

  • @saltwaterfishingnq
    @saltwaterfishingnq 24 дні тому

    New sub here mate 🎉Just stumbled across your page. Love the content 🤙🏽 I have a channel also if your interested

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail 24 дні тому

      Cheers mate, I'll check out your channel as well 🤙

  • @jacksonwallis5501
    @jacksonwallis5501 25 днів тому

    Just wondering what fish are about in Forster at the moment around December-January and what spots are good/best also how has Forster keys been for fishing recently.Any good spots At the moment for bigger pelagic fish such as kingfish and salmon land based that is safe to go without a life jacket. Has beach fishing been good ?

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail 25 днів тому

      The keys has been producing reasonable numbers of flathead in the 30-40cm mark. Breakwall is fishing really well for bigger flatties and will be your best bet for any pelagics land based. Beaches have been a bit of a miss, only scoring the odd undersized Mulloway and Tailor. Hopefully the southerly we are getting will start firing it up

  • @hilallahlouh4085
    @hilallahlouh4085 25 днів тому

    What combos are you running

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail 25 днів тому

      Main rock combo was a 9'6" Penn prevail 10-15kg and a 10k twin power with 30lb braid. Estuary combo was a Shimano zodiac 2-5lb and vanford 2500 with 15lb braid I also have a video from a month ago where I go in depth in my set ups and what / when I use certain things

  • @master9mind9119
    @master9mind9119 26 днів тому

    Nice! was there a couple weeks ago and got a couple kings :)

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail 25 днів тому

      Nice job mate! Looks like a good spot to target them that's for sure

  • @leskidd9921
    @leskidd9921 29 днів тому

    Location looks great, very good spot for relaxed fishing.

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail 29 днів тому

      It's a great spot to get away from people and enjoy nature

  • @AdamLaw-d9f
    @AdamLaw-d9f Місяць тому

    You are so entertaining mate. You are a producer and I love it. Look at your subs going nuts you’re the future of fishing and UA-cam. It won’t be long until the other UA-camrs start looking to your success. The consistency of uploads and the quality of fish still being caught is extraordinary. You’re a fishing tutor.

  • @FishingFriends-o3v
    @FishingFriends-o3v Місяць тому

    Can you please do the meet and greet? Now it’s school holiday time would be great even if you bring some lures too and just have a gathering to meet you somewhere around Forster?

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail Місяць тому

      Ill look at doing something in January 👍

  • @ZapidoRBLX
    @ZapidoRBLX Місяць тому

    My cousin bought some of your lures and let me use one yesterday and I caught my first flatty (also first lure catch) and now I’m hooked on your videos bc they are amazing!

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail Місяць тому

      That's awesome mate, congrats on your first lure catch

    • @ZapidoRBLX
      @ZapidoRBLX Місяць тому

      @ thanks! Ive also been tryna get into making fishing videos just gotta save up, but it’s nice to see a fishing UA-camr from the town I live in, always great to see small creators and support them!

  • @nigelpalmer6415
    @nigelpalmer6415 Місяць тому

    Hi mate where did you launch looks good

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail Місяць тому

      This is magpie Creek boat ramp.

    • @nigelpalmer6415
      @nigelpalmer6415 26 днів тому

      Hi tried to get in magpie creek today don't know when you went in last but trees are down and the track is well overgrown tks for the information shame as i was looking to fish it over Xmas till the crowds calm down. I'll send a screen shot of how far I got have a great Christmas

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail 26 днів тому

      You need to take magpie Creek trail. There's a few different inroads and some are terrible. As for fallen trees, they may be trees / branches across the road after all the wind. I often have to clear the road before I can get to the water

    • @nigelpalmer6415
      @nigelpalmer6415 25 днів тому

      Got in tks I was on the wrong track maybe catch in the new year

  • @robshaw6844
    @robshaw6844 Місяць тому

    I was thinking it's good to see so many fishing videos recently with long sleeves and other sun protection. I was really hoping one of you would talk about sun safety and literally 10 seconds later you start talking about it. Good job (and great videos).

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail Місяць тому

      Cheers mate, it's something I try to be mindful of when I'm out on the water.

  • @BillAndy-i4i
    @BillAndy-i4i Місяць тому

    40 pounds is that what he said?

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail Місяць тому

      40cms - length of the fish instead of weight

  • @S-DeeOfficial
    @S-DeeOfficial Місяць тому

    Awesome video! Parents live up there, travel and fish the area as much as I can. Would love to try out the lures.

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail Місяць тому

      Thanks mate, it sure is a great area to fish

  • @damiansmith5043
    @damiansmith5043 Місяць тому

    These look awesome mate! Great job. Love seeing your whole process, stuff ups and all. Keep it up.

  • @FishingFriends-o3v
    @FishingFriends-o3v Місяць тому

    Awesome video Chris. I saw a guy land a 96cm flathead there the other day right where you were fishing. He got it on a jerk shad.

  • @miskeen8701
    @miskeen8701 Місяць тому

    this the third video iv seen on these prawn lures with the assist hook on the back . might be a different brawn tho . they seem very good but the price on them is hefty for one single prawn .

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail Місяць тому

      They definitely work. But they are on the more expensive side and didn't seem overly durable

  • @ZayneWesley
    @ZayneWesley Місяць тому

    Hey mate good to see another vid. If you can try getting more content up would be sick.

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail Місяць тому

      Thanks mate, I'm planning on cranking out more content soon!

  • @FishingFriends-o3v
    @FishingFriends-o3v Місяць тому

    Awesome video Chris. Love your plastics I’ve been doing pretty good with them. Definitely hit up Luke from Great Lakes tackle!

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail Місяць тому

      Cheers mate, glad to hear they're working for you!

  • @DavidMalik-e7l
    @DavidMalik-e7l Місяць тому

    You are just so captivating Chris. By far the most talented producer I have seen on UA-cam. Definitely starting to hear your name getting around a bit and I think that’s due to consistency and professionalism. Well done young man.

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail Місяць тому

      Thanks heaps for the kind words, really appreciate it!

  • @lukedoggett4478
    @lukedoggett4478 Місяць тому

    Looks the goods. Liking the colours that are like nippers.

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail Місяць тому

      Thanks mate, I'm stoked with how those turned out!

  • @miskeen8701
    @miskeen8701 Місяць тому

    Im no fish but them orange tail grubs look mighty snackish

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail Місяць тому

      Had to stop myself from taking a bite as well 😂

  • @lachlangreber1648
    @lachlangreber1648 Місяць тому

    Good job looks hectic

  • @mattd4616
    @mattd4616 Місяць тому

    Love your work champion both on the water and in the shed. However, mate, I'd be covering my feet when dealing with molten plastics, just a thought. Also, I live in Forster Tuncurry and believe I can buy some of your Soft Plastics, where can I purchase these?

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail Місяць тому

      You can buy them at Forster Sport and Tackle, or click the online shop on my UA-cam account

  • @drewmckennon8966
    @drewmckennon8966 Місяць тому

    Good job mate they look killer 👏

    • @theuntamedtrail
      @theuntamedtrail Місяць тому

      Thanks mate, super happy with how they turned out

  • @mattd4616
    @mattd4616 Місяць тому

    Great effort!

  • @Jayden_adventures8
    @Jayden_adventures8 Місяць тому

    sick vid dude