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The author’s preferred set up for live baiting jew- sh.
With a bit of preparation and effort, solid jew sh can become regular cap- tures.
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OW many of you have had the itch to chase
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by BEN SMITH
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The close offshore
I try to get at least 10- 20 baits in my tank, so
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one of those big silvery slabs you’ve seen all over social media and magazines lately?
reefs have also pro- duced, and big snapper have been a regular and very welcome by- catch.
I don’t run out if pesky bream decide to attack them.
The appeal of feeling the line being pulled uncontrollably from your toughest gear as you hook-up.
Next is the rod.
You’re locked up and giving it all you’ve got.
Even better is that the hotspots can be fished in almost any sized boat, with appropri- ate safety measures in place.
A lot of rod and reel set-ups are out there, but I seem to have the most success on a shorter spin rod around 5’6” (or 1.7m).
With the adrenaline pumping, you know that at any second the excitement could end in disappointment.
So, now that you’re thinking about head- ing out to target one, let’s go through a few pointers to steer you in the right direction for success.
I use a Shimano Grappler Type J S56- 6 teamed and a Shi- mano Stella SW 8000, spooled with YGK Jig Man PE5 braid and Black Magic 80lb Sup- ple Trace leader at the business end.
But the battle is on and you cannot give up until the monster is boat side.
Shimmering as it rises to the top, it slips deep into the biggest net on the boat and the trophy now belongs to you.
First, you are going to need to think about bait or lures.
I get good feel through the short graphite rod and can keep good con- tact with the bottom when on the drift.
Mulloway – jewfish as they are commonly known around south- east Queensland – are the ultimate prize for many anglers and throughout November and into December they have appeared in our waterways in promising numbers.
Live bait is often the best and a big jewies love nothing more than a live yakka or slimy mackerel.
I like to use the mono- filament trace rather than fluorocarbon be- cause it is far more sup- ple and presents the bait more naturally.
Jumpinpin and the Gold Coast Seaway have been producing not only good numbers of fish but quite a few extra-large specimens.
I can’t stress enough the importance of good live bait.
A 4-5oz lumo egg sinker running down to the top of the first hook keeps the bait in the
Go and spend the time to jig a few of these up at known bait grounds and make sure you keep them in top health in a well set-up live bait tank.
The rig is simply a couple of 7/0 Owner Cutting Point SSW Octopus hooks snelled about 10cm apart on a leader of around 2m.
I know dead bait are effective, but livies are the preferred option.