ESTUARY LURE TECHNIQUES

Despite being regarded as the “Dry Continent” numerous waterways line Australia’s east coast. Rivers, estuaries, and salty lagoons are common and attract many fishermen. Most are tidal, rich in aquatic life, and support populations of fish anglers want to catch.

Bream, whiting, flathead, jewfish, flounder and tailor are popular targets. In southern waters, anglers will encounter more salmon while further north, perhaps from Port Macquarie up, we see more trevally and jacks. Regardless of where you fish there will be a variety of species to target. These waters lend themselves to a range of lure types and techniques that are fun to use and challenge our skills.

In this article we look at some effective ways to lure your local waterway.

JIGGING MICRO BLADES

The “Micro Blade” is a small metal lure fitted with size 8 - 12 assist hooks. It looks a little like a crab or prawn. These little blades catch just about everything.

One of the most popular and effective is the Ecogear VX Blade. Many other brands also make metal blades in the 35-50mm range that weigh between 3.5 and 10gm. They come in a variety of colours including dark brown, chrome and natural tones. Some feature holographic finishes. This allows you to match the food local fish are feeding on. Browns and black for crabs and lighter colours