How to catch a Yella Belly

Derek
Drop into one of these stores and do some asking , I reackon they will have some clues for you.

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Doug ,
I cannot believe that Dusty let you write that . Derek would get much better info from a specialist tackle store , than from a young counter jumper in a BCF store ( unless he gets lucky ).
Willie .

Its been a long time since I caught a Yella Bellie as you call them. But it used to be a hook line and sinker plus bait. Hand held.
JimDi

hi Derek ask your question on this site you will get all the information you need .........len

http://www.ausfish.com.au/vforum/

Hi Derek, you don't need anything sophisticated or expensive. Perhaps a 5 - 6 foot long Estuary Rod, 15 - 20 kg line -lots of snags in rivers, creeks and dams, reasonable size hooks - they have pretty big mouths and for bait I use a shrimp pot to catch bait in the water I intend to fish. If using shrimp put them onto the line using tail to attach leaving them alive and moving to attract fish. You will also need a sinker, I use old spark plugs (cleaned up of course) as they are about the right weight and if I do get a snag and broken line then I haven't lost much ($$). Like others said, talk to locals and anyone else you see fishing nearby. Good luck.

Derek L,
20 lb hand line, 3/o hook, small pea sinker and a packet of small prawns and away you go. Too easy. If you don't want to hold the line, tie it to a springer and let them catch themselves.
Cheers,
Bros.

G'day Ruth,
I was just waiting for one of you "pros" to enlighten Derek and didn't wait long enough. Actually i am not sure what size hook we used, but they were easy to catch.
Cheers,
Bros.