The best lure for barramundi is usually a plastic or glass lure, as they are attracted to bright colours. Traditional minnows and soft plastics are also good lures to use. Popper lures with a sluggish retrieve can be used at night. Hardbody lures are also excellent, as they have a slow floating movement and range from 7-10cm in length. Additionally, Mundi Magnets, Castaic Jerky J Swims, Samaki Boom Baits Bomb Shad, ZMan SwimmerZ, Holt Productions, Fish Candy, Balista Juggernaut, and Keitech Swing Impact Fat are all effective lures for barramundi.
What Colour do barramundi like?
Barramundi are attracted to brightly colored lures, such as chartreuse and yellow, as well as natural colors like green and brown. Additionally, silver and black lures are often used to target barramundi in coastal waters.
How do you use barra lures?
Barra lures are most commonly used with a slow, twitching retrieval technique that imitates an injured baitfish. Depending on the type of lure, you may want to use a combination of jerking and twitching motions as you retrieve the lure. It is also important to vary the speed of the retrieve, as barra will often respond to different speeds. Additionally, you can use sound bursts to attract the attention of barra when retrieving lures. Try using a rattling baitcaster reel or a noisy popper or deep diver when fishing for barra.
What lure catches the most fish?
Jigs have been shown to catch the most fish when compared to other types of lures. In general, a jig consists of a lead or tungsten sinker with a hook molded into it and usually covered by a soft body to resemble a baitfish or other prey. Jigs are versatile and come in a variety of sizes and colors, making them ideal for fishing in most conditions and depths. They are effective at catching a variety of fish, including bass, walleye, pike, trout, and panfish.
What is the best tide to catch barramundi?
Generally speaking, the best tides for catching barramundi are the last half of the run-out and the first part of the run-in tide, especially two or three hours before high tide. The period around the neap tides and the first few days of building tides are also good times to target barramundi in tidal rivers and estuaries. Half tide out to half tide in is also a good time, as the bottom of the tide tends to concentrate bait, which can attract barramundi.