Headstart is a quick-rigging system for garfish, squid and other bait fish. Headstart gives dead bait a very natural swimming action and is available in two different styles and seven different colours. The diver uses a 50gm ballast weight to ensure the bait runs true and the surface runner imitates the top water action of a fleeing bait fish. Other accessories include spare bead chain and hook, Rigging Needle and newly introduced 9in soft plastic Blue Ballyhoo.
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This month, we’re targeting Port Phillip Bay snapper on soft plastics in our cover story, heading north to the Great
Gawaine Blake has chased Westernport snapper for close to three decades. Here’s how he finds, rigs for and lands the big early-season reds that arrive in the port each September.
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