Learn how to target freshwater species on lures
by Berkley Fishing 12 Apr 2022 14:48 PDT
Learn how to target freshwater species on lures © Berkley Fishing
Australian bass
A member of the perch family, the Australian bass is only found on the east coast of the mainland and although spending most of its time in freshwater, it breeds in the brackish waters of estuary systems.
A strong fighter, Australian bass is the perfect target species for lure anglers because of their predatory nature. It will take any design of lure you can think of from surface poppers to deep fished soft baits!
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Murray Cod
One of the largest freshwater fish in the world the Murray cod can grow to over 100kg. Living around fallen tree structure, the Murray cod is a powerful predator with a massive mouth - able to eat anything that will fit! Lure casting and trolling are the most popular ways to target these fish. In recent years, surface fishing at night has become very popular.
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Barramundi
One of Australian's most important and iconic sports and table fish. One of the most aggressive lure eaters, the 'barra' is the classic all-rounder when it comes to fishing styles - these fish will eat anything! A magnificent looking fish, the barramundi can be found in freshwater billabongs & rivers, estuary systems, river mouths and rocky headlands of the tropics - also stocked into freshwater impoundments in most states.
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