What is the best rig for mulloway?

Rigging for bait fishing Cut 1m of leader line and snell a 10/0 and 6/0 hook to one end and a three-way swivel to the other end. Use a cross-lock snap clip to attach a star sinker to the swivel dropper. Tie your mainline to the top eye of the swivel. Bait up with a live or slab bait and you’re in business.

What lures to use for mulloway?

4″ Curl Tails are ideal for this style of fishing… You can also use big Plastics in the Surf for Mulloway, suspended 2m – 3m under a bobbing float..with the lure rigged as normal on a nice heavy Jig Head to get the cast out..

What size hooks for mulloway?

Hook size will vary between 4/0 and 8/0 depending on the type of bait being used, and either a single or double-hook rig can be used successfully. Mulloway can also be targeted using a variety of lures. Fishing after dark around a change of tide and suspending live baits near the surface or mid-water is recommended.

Can you catch mulloway on a low tide?

In some spots it may not matter but others may only find it’s low tide, or vice versa. This can also allow you to have a much more mobile approach and fish several locations either further up or down the system as the tide changes vary almost up to three hours from the mouth to the upper reaches.

What time of year is best for jewfish?

The prime time is between July and September but October can be productive if the cold water hangs around longer than expected. During these colder months the tides reverse order and the highest highs occur at night, unlike in summer when the spring tides occur during the day.

Can you catch jewfish at low tide?

The best bet is to focus more on the tides. Nine times out of 10 the change of tide is a likely time for a jewfish to take the bait. In deep water that could mean high or low water but in shallow spots you’re better off concentrating around the top of the tide.

Is mulloway hard to catch?

While numbers of fish are down, there are still fish around and with the available resources and information, catching one is very viable at this point in time, although it could be better! Mulloway are accessible to the majority of Aussies.

How do you catch mulloway fish?

Try to cast toward shallower water working back toward the deep as active fish will move to shallower margins where the bait is to feed and ambush prey. A good sounder is invaluable if lure or bait fishing. Always keep a keen eye out for bait and of course larger predators trailing them.

How do you target mulloway?

What time of year is best for mulloway?

Mulloway are another fish that always seem to grow in numbers once spring hits. In fact, I would rate September right up there with the best month of the year to target mulloway in the estuary. The bridges at Karuah are always worth a shot, as well as both the rock walls.

What is the best tide for jewfish?

Can you catch mulloway on low tide?