What lures to use for mulloway?

Best lures While mulloway have been taken on a huge range of lures and flies, 10 to 20cm soft plastic shads and fish-shaped “swim baits” are arguably the most productive offerings of all. Classic examples include the Squidgy Fish, Shads, Whip Baits and Slick Rigs.

What is the best lure for jewfish?

Other effective lures are big paddle tails like Squidgy Slick Rigs, Storm 6” Shads and Berkley Hollow Bellies. Hard-bodies are also proven winners on jewfish and work especially well in dirty flood water.

Are Circle Hooks good for mulloway?

By far the best circle hook I’ve used for mulloway is the Black Magic KL pattern in an 8/0. The best thing about these is it doesn’t matter if it’s a soapy or a 50lb fish; they always seem to find that corner of the jaw regardless of bait size too.

Do mulloway eat crabs?

Mulloway often feed on crabs, crustaceans, mullet and as I have witnessed they can’t resist fresh squid.

What tide is best for jewfish?

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.

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 jewfish at low tide?

Can you catch mulloway in winter?

The best spots to try for a mulloway are the deep water off the bottom of North Straddie and the hole in Cobby Passage. Winter is bream time when fishing around Jumpinpin, and that will be the focus of most anglers this month.