Catching mangrove jacks

[mariner_22]

Hey guys could anyone give me some advice on catching mangrove jacks in SE Queensland i have heard that the coomera river is a good spot for them in summer. Can anyone give me areas to look for and techniques to use to catch these hard fighting critters.

Cheers

[lukesnapper]

try catching live poddy mullet 4 bait, then rig them onto a snood set up(2 hooks 1 through the back the other through the lip) we use 50 lb leaders and a sinker on top of the swivel to keep the bait were u want it! this technique landed me and my mate a few last season.

as 4 areas 2 fish we usualy head up the creeks and look 4 rock bars and holes on the bends of the creek keeping close to the mangroves.
one big tip is be very patiant we have sat there 4 hours before landing one.
the jacks we caught last season were caught at night.

cant wait 4 this season! hope this has given u a rough idea. good luck mate!

luke.

[T-roy]

Hey mate
I like to go where ever the water flow fast into lakes and cast hardbodies into the current.

T-roy

[mariner_22]

hey guys thanks for the help will definately be giving them a go have caught a few by accident in the coomera floating dead baits for bream and boy they go hard will definately set out to target them this summer cant wait

cheers

[flickflack]

Mariner_22

Mate have a bit of a browse through the fishing mags at the news agency frm next month on there are always a fe articles on Jack fishing leading up to summer. They are always very informative.

Cheers Rod

[nathan_fishing]

gold hardbodies jack lovem

nathan

[yasplayer06]

Mate be creative and try to think of the environemtn you are fishing... Try to match the bait in the estuary with a plastic that is simliar.... WORKS A TREAT FOR ALL SPECIES... pretty general... be confident in your own technique also...

[schrammy79]

?????? Where on the Coomera for the Jacks I have lived on the Coast for 5 years and owned a boat now for 5 months but dont know where to start to catch them any directionscan you message me.

Cheers
Chris