One of the great shallow water barramundi lures is the Rapala X-Rap. These have been one of the main prizes in the online NT barramundi fishing competition at www.fishingterritory.com. If you want a lure for shallow work around weedbeds in billabongs, or on the estuary flats, you can’t do much […]
The Berkley 46mm Bigeye Blade now comes in a range of natural colours to tempt the fussiest of bream as well as a host of other species. The only blade with a built in sonic rattle, Bigeye blades feature 3D eyes, natural finishes, super sharp trebles, multi adjustable tow points […]
Even today, much of northern Australia is difficult to access. The north is still largely unpopulated. Nonetheless, visitors to the famous barramundi fishing locations of the Top End are pleasantly surprised by the standard of the roads and modern amenities. Other parts of northern Australia, such as Queensland’s Cape York […]
A small overhead casting reel called a baitcaster (above) is the most popular design for barramundi fishing. Though small, these reels are powerful, and they allow easy thumb-control of the spool when casting. Modern casting-control systems such as that found on the Shimano Curado DC above minimise the chance of […]
Bibbed minnows are the most popular barramundi lures. Soft plastic lures are also popular, especially during the wet season. Surface lures take third place, and are good at night time. Jigs can work well alongside snags. Most bibbed minnows float until retrieved. Sinking and suspending models are also available. Floating […]