piratin Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Fished down south of sydney in this incrediable weather early in week. Change of tide was around 7.00am so an early start ensured we were on the grounds before the change of tide. Our experience has indcated the reds bite on the change and considering it was early we had high expectations. The last couple of seasons we have been using jigs for catchin reds and have had success. We have found the jigs get and keep us in the strike zone longer ensuring more bites thus fish. These jigs are around the 90 grams and given current and often a breeze we at times employ a sea anchor to slow us down. These jigs of choice at the moment are the jitterbug. Early in the week the same day as formosan caught that fantastic fish. Conditions were rare indeed. We would of liked a little more current as it was basically non existant however with a berley trail we were able to encourage the reds on the chew for a couple of hours catching a dozen. The next few weeks should see the reds continue to bite. On the way back up we chased some flathead. The week before south of marley wreck we caught a nice lot all around the 65cm mark. This week the big leather jackets had moved in and the flat head were far more difficult to catch in the same numbers as the week before. tight lines!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTROJAN Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 (edited) Good effort mate!! Nice to get a feed of flathead after a decent session on the reds. Was wondering when we were going to see another piratin report. Pete Edited September 6, 2013 by DTROJAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formosan Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Top effort Piratin. Would love to get a bag of flatties on the way back ..well done. Are these jigs to be worked like the lucanus jigs? A mate who will put up a report in a few hrs had a good session on the reds today. The reds are biting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratin Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 Hi Formosan yes the slower the better, light tip rod to provide necessary action, fluro carbon leader, attached to twelve pound fins braid. Only need to raise the lure 15 metres up and drop back down, often they get belted on the way down. This way you spend alot of time in strike zone. Also needs to be vertical not out on an angle if the current is on - hence the use of sea anchors etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckegg Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Piratin well done mate. I am yet to emulate your results but I am on my way so thanks for all your help over the last 12 months. Did you get em around 35m? or out wider? I cant go south this weekend as I have to be back mid morning, but im going out the front of the hacking early Sunday to see what I can find. Johno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratin Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 Johno I have been reading of your success!!! We fish deeper mate 45m - 65m. Just what has worked for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckegg Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Cool lets hope I can find some on Sunday. Ive got a few new marks to try so lets see what happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formosan Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Hi Formosan yes the slower the better, light tip rod to provide necessary action, fluro carbon leader, attached to twelve pound fins braid. Only need to raise the lure 15 metres up and drop back down, often they get belted on the way down. This way you spend alot of time in strike zone. Also needs to be vertical not out on an angle if the current is on - hence the use of sea anchors etc. Very intrigue with these lures. I am very impressed that you are catching snappers with these. Which colours and brands are best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratin Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 Formosan mate we use two brands these being the shimano bottom ship and a new one called jitterbug from new zealand. In New Zealand they are having great success on these lures and we have been doing very well at the hump and surrounds as well as places like narooma and port stephens on the reds over the last two years. Colours do not seem to matter, it seems the action is more important. Slow action and they climb over them in the same fashion they nail a plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robofish Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Hi Guys, I used these kind of jigs a lot last year and also found them great for kings on light tackle cranking them over wrecks/reef. They have a great action. We bought our first ones from NZ and the guy in the shop said that they were killer for snapper virtually twitched a quarter of a reel handle turn at a time - seeing your pics I will be having a go. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wispern Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I have been using the same jigs, they work well. There is no need to work your bum off, just work the jig slow and easy. The snapper and kings love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike. Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 nice reds! It seems like its been a pretty good season this year. Ive heard about those jigs...will have to give them a go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formosan Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Formosan mate we use two brands these being the shimano bottom ship and a new one called jitterbug from new zealand. In New Zealand they are having great success on these lures and we have been doing very well at the hump and surrounds as well as places like narooma and port stephens on the reds over the last two years. Colours do not seem to matter, it seems the action is more important. Slow action and they climb over them in the same fashion they nail a plastic. Thanks for the info Piratin. The Daiwa ones are called Pirates is that what inspired your name?. One more question, Which tow point works best for snapper and which for Kingies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 A new method of jigging is now coming to OZ called micro jigging Looks like that's what you are doing piratin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyngfish Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Were can you buy the Jitterbug Jigs. Is it only from NZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marto1976 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Nice reds. I've been trying to find them jigs online but not having much luck. Where is the best place to get them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratin Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 Hi Guys I believe a company will be importing these lures from new zealand in the very near future and we should see them in stores soon. I can let people know when this happens. These types of lures catch everything. The kings climb all over them as do flat head, trevally, tailor etc thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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