To get your sticky fingers on some Fishbites in Australia, go to: www.starlotackle.com To follow on Facebook, go to the Fishbites Australia page: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561509211638 To follow on Instagram, go to fishbites_australia Also, if you want to watch that earlier Fishbites field-test on carp that's mentioned in this episode, you'll find it here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eJN6pqeV1ae1dKc.html

The big advantage of those fish bites seems to be that it is no mess, no fuss.

We Definitely need to get some in Australia I would love to test it out on some west aussie dhufish and tuskies. I hate dropping it 50-60 metres just to get one bite and thebait is gone

Hi Starlo as you mentioned not conclusive that it would always outfish bait but certainly welcome as an alternative. You used the half hitch to keep your bait straight. I use a small keeper hook as I find after a time the line displays a bit of memory and stays curled. Thanks for the video.

I would buy 6 packs to test it out. Great work

Thank you for trying them out. I've known about them for years but I've never bought a packet As the shipping was quite expensive

I would absolutely love to give fishbites ago. Let us know if you decide to get some here in Oz

Pink and white with a bit of smell. Has to have Flathead written all over it. Mr Twisters in pink or white were the go to flathead plastic for ages. I still catch flathead on a paternoster with a pink jerkshad and a bit of scent. I really like to keep my boat bait-less too, so these are an interesting intermediary. I'd love to see a Snapper session vs a prawn...

Very interesting, i would defintley be keen to give this stuff a go and see what other species like it,the durability of it is an advantage for sure, as usyal great episode

Definitely would be worth giving them a crack Steve & as in previous comments durable, no fuss or mess. Tight lines Pete 🎣

Very interesting. Looks very effective. Gonna say 35-40 years ago a synthetic bait came out (Catchit??) . Dough bait that smelt like salt and vinegar chips. Used to brain trout even compared to natural baits. Disappeared very quickly though and I think it was pulled because fish couldn’t digest it. Hopefully no similar issues with this one.

100% worth trying on that vid , would love to see how you go targeting different fish as well

Great vid as always. Unfortunately we can't always pick the weather. Love your commitment Starlo....😊

Thanks for this video,iv'e read your articles for many,many years ,and they never disapoint. will try this sometime,seems to be great bait.

I think it will be a great idea if you could get fish bites on the Australian fishing market they are certainly very effective by the looks of it

Offshore flattie drifting. Perfect option to test this on, good sample size, would love to see it in other Aussie applications, seen vids where they cut it into fish and prawn shapes and slow troll them, how long does it last in the pack? Colours good at depth too, pink goes almost invisible and white to flash, would look very enticing.

Hi Steve, would be interesting to try them on the trout, I bet the rainbows will love these just as much as powerbait

Love to be able to buy these locally. Keen to see how the Gummies like them.

Well, well, well, found myself a cheap packet in the UK and it's in the post! Good one to keep in the boat and not have to worry about bait 👍 Tried putting a bit on a resin head and chucking it for bream? Might be a goer!

Flathead fillets done in the weber Q are delicious.😀👌

Bought some after I saw your vid using it on carp, got my first Murray Cod on a piece last weekend

Great video as always. Yes I would love to see Fishbites available in Australia

Great video mate , love fishing for Flathead off shore. Very interesting results seeing them on the fish bite bait . Hopefully we can get the bait in Australia soon. 👍🏻

G'day, Starlo,that was quite amazing .It would be interesting to try fresh squid and see if the results were the same.....just shows old dogs can learn new tricks. 😅

I’m so glad I found you on the tube. after watching you as a kid and following your guides fishing the hunter river and and the brake waters around Newcastle I still love fishing every day (when I can) but just in Hervey Bay now.

If you can get some into the country I’m keen to give this ago. I predominantly fish the surf for bream and flathead on the NSW far north coast. Cheers

Excellent very interesting always got to willing to try something new

Yeah we need to try get some of that in Oz great for when the pickers are destroying your bait

Onya Starlo, braving the conditions for us.🙌 dig the Simms jacket, true garment for the fishing gods!🎣👊

Certainly would be interested in trying a couple of packs here in the Clyde Batemans Bay. Once again a great video but hey please keep your floatation device on all the time. As has been mentioned we can’t afford to lose you Starlo.

Good on ya mate, some more like this would be great. Comparisons, reviews. Works for me any way Thanks mate.

They look like they work. Would love to try them.

I’d be keen on some if you can get it into Australia.

Those flathead will take anything. I just use a small plastic or a squid strip. Get them non stop.

I'd definitely be in for a few packs!

Interesting Starlo. Could probably make them on a 3D printer if I knew how 😊

I'd be keen to give the fish bites a go.

Just the video I've been waiting for, thanks! Although I'm primarily a lure angler, I have to admit there are times when a little scent can make all the difference to catch rates. Always looking for something clean and convenient that i can "tip" my jig hooks with. I've tried salted bait, Gulp and Jimmy's Bait Nuggets. None are ideal. I think Fishbites could be the answer! Good to see them tested in Australasian waters 👍

How do the undersized flatties go with barotrauma on release? I'd be interested to see how that bait goes off the beach. If it beats beachworms I'll be seriously impressed.

Steve, do you wear a flotation device when out in the open water? Your a national treasure mate. please be safe. I lost my uncle (Garry Chapman) to an boating/fishing accident along time ago so i'm mindful of this sort of stuff. Love your content mate.

Interesting they seem to do the job nicely. I personally would love to to try them out.

Great video Steve! What sort of shelf life does it have ? Could be a handy thing to keep in the car or boat for those “jeez I wish I could put a bait in that spot “ moments that always seem to pop up when you haven’t got any bait on hand . I would love to see the body section of a pink squidgy wriggler or a rig with some sort of pink colour added to the pilly just to make sure it isn’t a colour thing that is attracting the fish . Actually I might add that idea to my little book of experiments to try 🤔

I'd love to give it a crack on the sunny coast of we could get some

Excellent session, Good to see what other varieties it could attract like whiting and bream etc

A bit of pink or red rag covered in tuna oil or bait mush would be good too.

If you can get some Starlo I'm in. Love to give it a go off the beach.

best tigers for me used to be out of bermi usually two at a time much bigger and fill a box quickly as i recall. great eating and fun three anglers two at a time, remember getting spiked constantly. surprised no gurnard actually. what is that outfit looks nice.

Flatty paradise that spot. cant believe theyre smashing that synthetic stuff over real pilly. please do a snapper sesh. regards

You can catch flathead on elmost ANYTHING *RED*. Dad wore red socks so he always had bait when it ran out, same for brim

How come when you use an egg beater reel you use it left handed but on overhead you use a right-hand reel?

Growing up on Port Phillip Bay, my dad and i used to use tissues on the hook when we ran out of bait. Flathead aren't real fussy. If be interested to see how they go with snapper though

i bought a heap of fishbites when we were in nz...unreal stuff its is apparently made with powderised abalone

Very interesting stuff. I,d be interested in some.

Definately interested in trying out these fish bites up here in Sydney. If you get some sent over I'm keen to give them a crack. Cheers.

IMO...it's the colour that's helping the artificial...

Im in for a couple of packs

Awesome Starlo would love to give them a go on tje waters of Sydney and the central coast I’ll also try a similar rig for comparison

Very interesting product definitely worth giving a crack

Well your experiment pretty much sorted it out they're a real winner. If they have a good shelf life I think your onto something. Thanks mate.

Im definitely interested in these

When will it be available in Australia, its durability is a big asset

I'm keen for some bro thanks for the video

I reckon if you trimmed it up with scissors you could shape it like a minnow or small squid and rig it on a jig head.

Have you tried it on KGW? Seems to work well on flathead - but you can catch them on a bit of white plastic bag.

Looks great it works

Great stuff

what reel are you using - looks like a good one for flats and Snaps??

Some of the top US bass anglers cut small rounded strips and and spike their johnson spoons (weedless) with this stuff to give them the edge in comps.

What lb leader are you using there? It looks quite thick!

Yeah I would buy fishbites if it were available here, what is the shelflife?

I noticed your reel was right handed....any reason?

Hey Starlo seems like a great product but went to order and its over $8 bucks for delivery for 1 pack .Probably not your doing but wow.

fascinating, wonder if colour also plays a part. Have you every tried wide gap hooks while drifting? we found they provided higher hook up rates

The significant thing here was that it was catching Flatties on the top hook! They mostly bite on the bottom.

Just bought some off Amazon.. game changer? Lets see 🎣

NICE FISHING 🎣

My favourite bait is chicken. Sounds odd i know but it out fishes everything else for me

Where can you buy them would be great to see how they work beach fishing starlo

G'day starlo I would be very keen to try them . I wonder what price they would run here in aus they are $6us . They would be just the thing to leave in the boat . Cheers

Interesting bait Steve,would like to try fish bites on our dhues over here in wa. If you get some ill be interested mate. Thank you kindly.

I think that if the competition was squid the results would be similar. The Flatties are attracted to the white colour.

I use them on the beach surf fishing everything in the ocean will eat them.Also the length of pieces he was using would be cut up at least 4 times to give me a lot more bait.You don't need a long piece like that 😉

This should be interesting ;-)

Can get it sent over from New Zealand

I just ordered a pack from Amazon $26.72 ex septic land

Would it be a fairer comparison using real squid and squid scented fish bites? I'm sure you are well aware that fish might like this one day, next day they dont touch it lol

I do remember Gary and his moustache fishing lord howe island LBG fishing with sean Fitzgerald. kingies and bronze whaler's. Still love your work Starlo👍.

Well at the prices from $28 a packet to $80 a packet it would want to be real good

By the way, if you can't wait for this stuff to arrive in Australia, you CAN order it from Amazon Australia. Here's the link: amzn.to/3JWJTQo Also, if you want to watch that earlier Fishbites field-test on carp that's mentioned in this episode, you'll find it here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eJN6pqeV1ae1dKc.html

Where can I get this stuff? I can’t find it anywhere.

Do you think it would be effective in estuaries for the usual suspects ? Looks like a Great bait for smaller circle hooks.