On the Water : 100km Offshore | When Stripey Outfished Bait
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About 100km off Yeppoon.
Wide open. Clean water. Plenty of life around.
The kind of day where bait usually does the damage.
The Setup
We had bait in the water. Everything looked right for it. But we also had Stripey tied on. And that’s where things shifted.
What Happened
Stripey didn’t just compete…It outperformed.
Fish after fish started coming on the lure, while bait sat there doing its thing.
Red Throat Emps
Coral trout.
Consistent hits.
Not just a one-off. A proper session. A Bagged out session.
Why It Worked
Out there, fish see everything. And sometimes bait just blends in. Stripey doesn’t.
It stands out. Moves clean. Gets noticed.
And when fish are in the zone… that’s all it takes.
When We’d Run It Again
- Offshore reefs
- Clean water
- When fish are active but not committing to bait
- When you want to cover more ground
It’s not about replacing bait. It’s about having something that can outwork it.
The Takeaway
Bait will always have its place. But sessions like this remind you… you don’t always need it.
Stripey showed up. And didn’t miss.