Australian Lure Fishing · Greg "Doc Lures" Vinall

Crossfire Lures Topwater Flathead Fishing Masterclass With Simon Cross

·1 hr 14 min·5 clips
Simon Cross discovered a massive flathead slapping his lure with its jaw to disable it—a behavior never before documented.
Simon Cross from Crossfire Lures joins to discuss topwater flathead fishing, sharing insights from competitions, fish behavior theories, and practical tips on lures, retrieves, and gear. The conversation covers surprising flathead tactics, hierarchy on flats, and advanced techniques for targeting large fish.

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A clear flathead lesson that stays practical about lure choice and fish behavior.

Simon Cross and Deethy keep this one practical, with surface-lure fishing for flathead framed around the choices that actually matter: lure size, retrieve, and the pauses that make a fish commit.

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Press play for straight-talking surface-lure and flathead tactics from Simon Cross.

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