mangrove jack fishing

bassmano7 · #1 27-07-2009, 05:28 AM

ok guys me and my best riend daniel want to go out jck ishin as the bite where i live is really hot at the moment. im still yet to get one on lure and i was wonderin are any of u guys around the gold coast gettinany and if so what are you guys gettin them on. ive decided to get live baits and im fishing those at night and during the day i use lures right in tight on fallen trees and snags. after reading an article on the lutjanid clan i found out that they love eddies. so can anyone plz give me some tips on what to use rodds, reels,lines and lures.
at the moment my pb sits at 9cm

on bread

thanks guys.

StuKlose · #2 27-07-2009, 05:39 AM

Rod 2-4kg or heavier. Line 10lb braid with 25lb leader. Lures Squidgy 80mm fish in silver fox. Drop in tight around submerged logs and you should be sweet.

breambite1 · #3 27-07-2009, 05:40 AM

bro what u mean hot bite round the goldy there has been like 2 caught in the past 3 months and use minimum 20lb braid 30lb leader or knowing you cause you wont listen to a word i say u will use 4lb and 5lb leader haha nah man just wait a few more months

Dodgy back · #4 27-07-2009, 06:44 AM

Keep at it, you will eventually get them. At the moment I wouldn't bother to chase them , just wait till it warms up.
I like to chase Jacks on surface around marina rock walls and stuff.
I just use 20lb fireline and a 20 leader, it does it for me.

Cheers

Mick

ttpman · #5 02-08-2009, 07:24 AM

oi kierran mate got some mad spots i wanna take u to get jacks ive been
checking currumbin creek out got 2 spots i wanna try we can get land based one may be a tad bit har the other ones sweat. if we could get the yaks there that would be awsom. boat wouldnt even do the job spots are real tight aye meaning squishie

#6 26-09-2009, 11:06 AM

i use 30 lb braid and 50lb leader and still get smoked through summer.... go as light as you dare, but remember they are not leader shy bream..... i recommend go heavy, cause u never know if that 5.5kg is there and not the 2.5kg averge ones.. just an opinion

NathanJohns · #7 26-09-2009, 06:47 PM

hey cobba
get dyaln to take u to boyds bay bridge just fish of the top with blades and plastics.
or if u just wanna stay around currumbin/talli 19th av lake is a good option on the run out tide, of the river side.
or just go to japonica.... get some tarpon and giant herring there too

5 Beers Please · #8 26-09-2009, 09:27 PM

where is this japonica ?? is it a street name or the name of a lake?
wouldnt mind getting a tarpon or 2 over summer