What size line for dhufish?

What size line for dhufish?

The angler should always try and get the line straight down to the bottom rather than having an angled line, for this reason braided lines are far more effective than mono. Standard boat fishing combos will suffice for dhufish, with 23kg main line and 37kg leader often used.

Is it cheaper to make your own fishing rigs?

It is way more efficient to tie your own fishing rigs because you can make a custom rig for your exact needs. Not only is it more efficient, but it is way cheaper! I often tie up 5-6 rigs before a fishing trip, in case I lose a rig to a shark, toothy fish, or simply just a bad cast that snaps my rig off.

What is the best rig for snapper?

With fresh bait as the ideal candidate to target snapper, a 2 Hook Paternoster Rig is the best choice for presentation and hook set. The 2 Hook Paternoster Rig is a bottom weighted snapper fishing rig designed to bring the bait down effectively and easily.

What is the best bait for dhufish?

When it comes to bait, dhufish are as fussy as a MasterChef judge. “They love herring, octopus and squid but above all it’s got to be fresh,” says Thom. “Fresh is the key. If you can, get out the morning before and catch 15 herring to take out in the boat – that’s always better than buying your bait from the shop.

Where can I get dhufish?

DHUFISH FACTS Found from Shark Bay in the north to Esperance in the south. These fish are mostly found in waters 5-100m deep, associated with structures such as reefs and caves. Dhufish can also be found away from reefs and over sandy or flat coral bottoms during the breeding season (December- March).

Is dhufish good eating?

Dhufish are regarded as one of the best eating fish in Western Australian waters and are arguably one of the best eating fish in Australia. In seafood markets and restaurants Dhufish are up there with the most expensive and for good reason. Their superb white flesh is flaky, juicy and rich in flavour.

How old is a 50cm Dhufish?

At 50cm dhuies are six to seven years old. Though the species spends the vast majority of its life in shallow waters, dhuies are also known to head out past the Continental Shelf into depths of more than 200 metres.

Where can I find dhufish?

Juvenile Dhufish hang around inshore reefs and cruise over the sand at night for hunting. Larger specimens tend to be found in deeper water around solid structure such as reefs or wrecks. Try looking at 30 meters and deeper.

What is the best fishing rod for dhufish?

Soft Plastics and metal jigs are becoming more and more popular to use while targeting Dhufish. Some soft plastics which are known to work are the Gulp Jerk Shad 6inch in Nuclear Chicken and Squidgy Pro Flickbait 145mm in Pacific Pearl A good solid outfit like a 10kg snapper rod with 20lb line is an ideal starting point.

What is the best way to catch dhuies?

The most effective way to catch dhuies is to use a drifting method. The most common rig for drifting is a deep water two-hook dropper loop rig with a sinker that is as small as you can get but that will still keep your bait on the bottom.

What is the best speed to fish for dhuies?

A speed of 0.2-0.4 knots is preferable but can depend on the conditions and the rig you are using. You want to make sure you keep you bait on the bottom and preferably have it slide along the bottom rather than bounce. Another, less popular, but often effective fishing method for dhuies is bottom jigging with jigs, rattling lures or soft plastics.

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