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Tips and techniques to try
* from P20
heavily structured areas
afternoon and at night, your chances of success definitely increase.
This species prefer the deepest holes in our riv- ers and thrive on feed- ing around tide changes.
they live in.
Rock walls, bridge py-
Jack are not fussy about what they attack – whether live or cut bait, trolled or cast lures – as long as your presenta- tion is as tight into the structure as possible.
The deep holes that hold big schools of baitfish are the ones to target this apex preda- tor, so having a good sounder, and knowing how to read it is a defi- nite advantage.
lons, rock bars and old trees that have fallen into the water are the types of location to tar- get jack.
As with most species, jack seem to primar- ily spike in their feed- ing activity around tide changes.
During October and November, I have al- ways had great success with one of the biggest predators in our rivers – the mighty mulloway, or jewfish as they are often called.
Jewfish go for a well- presented live bait and herring or poddy mul- let are favourites, but as always lures are the way to go for me.
If you plan your attack on a tide change during very early morning, late
Soft plastics and metal or soft vibes worked along the bottom in deep holes are irresist- ible to jew.
This nice little mangrove jack absolutely smashed an Atomic Hardz Shiner 85 Double Deep lure.
Thanks everyone – I look forward to talking to you next month.
Catching a whiting on an MMD Splash Prawn always puts a smile on your face.
Jewies give a dogged fight, which makes them an addictive tar- get.
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