The Atomic Hardz Slappa is a classic surface crawler with aluminium wings. It is perfect in areas where large bass and cod overlap. Ideal in gorge country and freshwater rivers that hold murray cod. Most often used with bait cast outfits due to their casting accuracy. Anything in the 10-17 and 12-25lb bracket will work, spooled with 20lb plus braid. Use a loop knot for the best action. It allows the lure to swim freely. Cast towards structure and allow the lure to sit there a few seconds. Fish will often hit it as soon as it lands. When ready, wind slowly and the lure will start to waddle along the surface leaving a massive disturbance and wake for predators to hone in on.

THINK OUTSIDE THE SQUARE Using surface lures can be exciting, but also frustrating. Some days fish will slowly rise up from under snag and eyeball your lure millimetres away. A twitch of the lure can result the fish fleeing or encouraging it to smash your lure. Vary your retrieve and speed until you work out a pattern.

The Atomic Slappa is a classic surface crawler design designed to make a maximum sized disturbance on the water. It is 90 mm long and has large aluminium wings that fold against the body enabling anglers to deliver a long accurate casts time and time again. The wide body displaces water and provides the point upon which it waddles across the surface. The small cupped face also spits water as it moves across the surface.