Jewfish and the Barometer

[Sherwinator]

Hey Raiders,

I wanted to get some feedback and personal experiences around Jewfish captures and Barometric pressure...

I have made a diary of all my Jewwy catches and what I can see is that every single catch was taken when the barometer was over 1010.

I've heard people talk about it, but is it true? Is it worth throwing a precious (hard earned) squid in the water when its 1005? Have people caught a Jewwy when its 1002? Does barometer matter less when fishing from the surf and more in esturies or deep water?

Thanks!

Sherwinator

[Nas]

the lowest air pressure I caught on is 1001, but it was like 30mins before a thunderstorm hit, I reckon as long as the air pressure is above 1000 you still have a good chance, i've talked to many experienced jew fishermen, and they all say they've caught jewies on high and low tide, on high air pressure and low air pressure, day and night, theres always a good chance, bait presentation and spot and fishing around the tide changes is probably the most important.

[Katoe]

Agree with NAS. I caught my first legal jew last night at a pressure of about 1004. Just after the tide change with fresh squid.

Cheers

Katoe

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[Sherwinator]

Thanks Nas! Nothings beats first hand info!

Kato - congrats on the catch! I was especially interested in your post because I was going to head out last night but didn't because of the barometer. Looks like I need to change my tactic

[humesy]

There was a great thread on this topic a few years back with some weighty contributions from the great Jewgaffer (and others). Some said fluctuations were the time to fish with one poster equating fishing scenarios with fluctuating financial markets. While it was very conceptual, it made sense. Try a search, it was about 4-5 years ago.

I had a hot bite one night on a low reading and caught my biggest on about 1004 from vague memory. It was before a weather change.

How many have you caught, if I'm not being rude by asking. Just wondering what your sample size is and hence, can you draw concrete conclusions.