Common in WA, it is found over reefs and waters up to 50m deep. Fairly stout fish uniformly coloured in bronze to
grey-green across the back. Revered for its excellent sport and table qualities.
Use large, live or strip baits of squid or fish, cast, jig or troll lures and focus towards the bottom. Berley is usually responded
wellSport Value
Very powerful game fish that fights aggressively when hookedTackle
10 - 30kg line. 5 - 10 hooks. Light to medium paternoster rig for jigging and bait fishingBait
Yellowtail, Pilchard, Slimy mackerel (blue), Squid