Australian Bass Fishing || Shoalhaven/Illawarra topwater action!!

New September 18, 2026
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Australian Bass season continues on the south coast, my journey for the 50cm+ bass also continues with a crazy topwater session in a new system. If you have been catching bass in skinny water off the top let us know what’s been working for you and what lures are your fav. Yewwwwww

Rod: Daiwa TD black wicked weasel 2-4kg – 2-14g

Reel: Shimano 2500 Vanford 24

Line: 10lb J-briad + 10lb fluorocarbon daiwa J-thread

Lures:
Malosi echo 65f Musi
Malosi echo 65f Lotus
Malosi echo 65f Mamba
https://malosilures.com/collections/m

Assist Hooks:
TT fishing assist hooks orange
https://www.bcf.com.au/p/tt-fishing-assist-hooks-orange/M674420.html

Camera:
GoPro Hero 13 + max lens mod (head mount)
GoPro Hero 9 (Underwater)
Sony zv e10 mark II (Hold ups + close ups)