| I hope these tips increase your chance of | | | | casting your castnet. |
| catching Barramundi on Baits. In my previous | | | | Tip No 5. What Bait will I catch |
| article I gave tips on catching Barramundi on | | | | The bait you generally catch varies but in my |
| Surface lures. The response was so good , I have | | | | experience. Most commonly caught are Mullet, |
| decided to write this Article. | | | | Popeye Mullet, Cheribin (Giant Prawn), Striped |
| Tip No1. Methods for Catching Live Bait | | | | Perch , Boney Bream, Tarpon or Archer fish are |
| In my experience the baits I found extremely | | | | the most common. |
| successful were Live Baits, These were obtained | | | | Tip No 6. So you have some bait. |
| using a cast net or handline. All good Fishing and | | | | You have just casted your castnet into some |
| tackle shops have a good range of these. | | | | pristine water and to your amazement your |
| Tip No 2. Looking for a good spot to catch your | | | | castnet is full of mullet and Cheribin. You will need |
| bait. | | | | a bucket with a lid and a livebait pump to ensure |
| Steps in looking for a good spot to catch bait | | | | there survival. Using the water where you catch |
| vary but the most success I have had is in areas | | | | them is important in keeping them alive. A battery |
| where there is not to many snags to damage | | | | operated livebait pump is really handy in keeping |
| your net. There's nothing worse than arriving at a | | | | your bait alive for extended periods. |
| spot to only find the very first cast with your | | | | Tip No 7. What Lines and hooks to use and setup. |
| castnet lands on a snag and rips your castnet to | | | | Quality gear is premium. New Number 8 to 10 |
| pieces, sometimes that can be the end of your | | | | hooks. Mono Line 80lb to 100lb is advisable for |
| day of Fishing before it even starts. | | | | handlines. |
| Tip No 3. Arriving at your Fishing Spot. | | | | Handlines rigged with a bubble float to a sqivel. |
| So you have arrived at your fishing spot and you | | | | One metre under the surface is advisable as |
| have evaluated your options, In the North of | | | | Barramundi are always looking for fish above |
| Australia. Saltwater Crocodiles are quiet common | | | | them as they stalk them in the depths. I have |
| in these places, so its good to keep an eye out | | | | found this method very good as you don't lose as |
| for any potential threats before you start. | | | | much tackle as fishing on the bottom. Rigging |
| Splashing your castnet in the water can attract | | | | your bait through the tail is the best method so |
| Large Saltwater Crocodile that have no fear of | | | | the bait can swim naturally. |
| man, but generally the small ones are scared off. | | | | Tip No 8. Fishing rods. |
| Tip No 4. Catching Bait | | | | Premium No 8kg to 10kg fishing rods and |
| Its a good tip to bring a bag of Chicken layer | | | | overhead reels are advisable when fishing on the |
| pellets or a loaf of Bread with you, as this can | | | | bottom with a typical river rig. Don't forget to set |
| attract the local bait that the Barramundi may be | | | | your drag, as you may find your rod going into |
| feeding on. Just throw a couple of hands full of | | | | the river, and in the north its not advisable to go |
| Layer pellets into the water, or Rip a couple of | | | | swimming after it. |
| slices of bread in the water. It generally a good | | | | I hope these tips have been helpful in catching |
| idea to wait for five to ten minutes before | | | | Barramundi on Baits. |