Some may see a down fall as they will still get hit by some of the unwanted species like Leatherjackets and Squid, but this only proved they will attract a good range and varity of fish.

The range at present is limit to 2 sizes and 1 shape as you would expect when first bringing a new product into the country, the 4" and 6" shads are currently available at Go-Fish and I believe another outlet is going to stock them south of the bridge.  The colour range will be extended from 6 to 9 on future shipments to cover the some of gaps with some new and exciting choices available.

With our winter in full grips I have found that the smaller 4" Bio's are the bait size to go for around the shallows and reef structures when wash fishing. Snapper are in full winter mode and looking to feed on smaller baits when hungry and yes softbaits DO WORK IN WINTER, you just need to modify your tactics to suit, something of a hot topic at present.

In my own opinion if I had to rate them from 1-10 they would get an 8+, mainly because of the excess of gooh in the packets, this however is a minor thing and I'm sure it will be addressed, the other being the varity of shapes, it would be good to see a larger size and possably a few different shapes like a grub or poggy.

All in all they are a great softbait and as good as the best I've tried, they will be a great addition to the softbait market.

Like the action on em its just that bloody goo on it, I washed it off but thats gotta be done in warmish water cause it solidifies in cold water. I guess its some sort of oil? Anyway, they worked a charm without the sauce on them too, just a pity it wasn't for me. I lent them to a mate and he slayed em. I guess more and more reports like these and we may have a serious contender to knock into gulp for the coming summer. Not to mention the non-toxic bio-degradable side of things that will satisfy some of the greener fishos too 

It'll take a lot to stop Tiny snaffeling up all the wave worm snakes tho aye

Interesting to note that you also found the gooh a little over done and you were right about washing it off, I didn't find it impead their effectiveness at all, they still worked 3 days latter after being left out of the packet, another good selling point they don't dry out and shrivel up. I had left one or two in the Sports boat for a couple of days and even in 25-26degC  they went straight onto the hook and produced several Coral Trout and a Red Throat Sweet Lip. You also get x10 off in the 4" or x8 off in the 6" per packet, with the price of everything going up it represents pretty good value.

Somedays the fish seem to have preferences but much as I hate to say it the most consistent performer was gulp and squidgies.

Will try with the smaller bios more - they look the goods.

If they ever come out with a grub tail and more colours I will be a very happy man.

 

The excess of the goo seems to be a fairly common complaint within my mates. We bought a few packs but were so put off by the goo that we'd all but written them off as to much of a pain. I will continue to wash the excess off but I would obviously prefer to have a product ready to go from the packet. Can't see many of my mates bothering to do that when they could just buy gulps.

 

Either way, this is leading to be another pretty exciting summer trying out new baits/techniques, with some madais finding their way into the tackle cave also!

Just hope I don't ginx it

You and I need to go out when the weather gets a little better and do some experimenting with another idea I have.

U would be welcome out with me anyday but would need passport to get past border control at Bridge.

What is it with you southern men - tightlines, AP, Otter BTW - Just get over it and move north.

We will continue to make our regular pilaging rades into the winterless areas north of the bridge on regular occations. Our next big rade is with Damo on the 27th Aug... can't wait to fill the bins as I missed out on the last one. 

I don't know about this catching good snapper on anything bit... there's been days when I've struggled to catch a cold let alone a fish but things have looked rosie just of late and some winter softbait tactics have really paid off big time.

 

 

I'm there! I've done some decorating to the down under rigs too so will be interesting to see how it goes. Will try narrow somethings out before august

Hey RF I'm only too keen to get back up there again. My next booked excursion is with Damo on the 27 Aug, but I'm happy to come before if I can organise it

I will try another method to see how they break down in sea water over time.

Bio-Bait must have done their homework though as I see the FDA have approved their claims.

Still pretty even then in my books.