Fishing for Barramundi with Live Baits

 Barramundi fishing is a rewarding experience with the right techniques. Catching Barramundi on live baits are said to be very productive. You could easily purchase these baits in any fishing and tackle stores, which carry various kinds of live baits that Barras love. You may also catch your own bait in a good spot as long as you take extra care in casting your net because it might get caught in a snag and will tear, ruining your fishing day.

 
With live baits and your other fishing gear in tow, you can head off to your favourite fishing spot. Just be mindful of the other creatures in the water like saltwater crocodiles who would love to compete with you in getting their teeth on some juicy Barra. Moreover, tossing your castnet into the water may attract these creatures. There are very big crocs that are not afraid of man except for the small ones that can still be easily shooed away.
 
When you are on your way to catch some Barramundi, it is best to bring with you some chicken layer pellets or some piece of bread. Tossing these in the water will attract the local bait, which the Barramundi loves to eat. After throwing in your pellets or small pieces of bread, better wait for five to ten minutes before tossing your castnet.
 
The usual bait that you will most likely catch are a mixture of Mullet, Popeye Mullet, Striped Perch, Cheribin or Giant Prawn, Boney Bream, Archer Fish or Tarpon. It will not be unusual even for beginners to catch a castnet brimming with mullet and Cheribin. You will discover to your pleasant surprise that catching bait is a rewarding part of your Barramundi fishing experience. You will obviously need a bucket with a cover as well as a live bait pump just to make sure that these creatures survive. You need your live baits to be able to survive for a longer period as you set up to get some Barramundi.
 
For a sure Barramundi catch, quality equipments will be most ideal. The newest line of hooks like the Number 8 and 10 will be excellent. The recommended handlines are the mono line 80 lb. to 100 lb. These handlines should be rigged with a bubble float to a sqivel. Barramundis usually look for fish right above them since they are predator fish that like to stalk their prey in the depths. You can put your live baits just one meter under the surface for the Barras to easily spot them. This is a better Barramundi fishing technique than fishing at the bottom where you could lose much tackle. Moreover, when you rig your bait right through the tail allows your bait to swim naturally and catch your unsuspecting Barramundi.
 
If you like to fish at the bottom with the regular river rig, better use the Premium Number 8 kg. to 10 kg. fishing rods as well as overhead reels if you want your Barramundi expedition to be rewarding. Pay close attention to saving your drag for your rod might be going into the river.
 
Knowing what Barramundi likes to feed on and how they go after their prey are helpful information for you to get your Barra. With research, practice and a little patience, you are on your way to getting hooked on pursuing these wonderful Barramundi.
 

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