I NEED A HIRO
Land-based sensei HIROAKI NAKAMURA shares his hard-won knowledge on catching the mighty barramundi without a boat
On Saturday I went to East Point to fish in the morning. Barramundi can become cautious in very clear water. I didn’t catch any barramundi there.
A little before sunset I went fishing at Mindil Beach. The seawater was still very clear. However, it was windy conditions.
And the slanting rays of the sunset were very effective at relieving the barramundi’s sense of caution.
I waded in the rocky shallow water, being careful not to step on a stingray or stonefish. The water depth reached a few centimetres above the knee.
First, I cast a Squidgy Pro Mongrel 90mm in Rainbow Fish colour.
Soon I hooked a nice-sized barramundi, but missed reeling in this first fish. It was thought a strong hook was needed.
Second, I cast a Zerek Live Shrimp 127mm using a setting shown to me by my friend Mr Mark Jagla.
Soon I hooked another nice-sized barramundi. There were many rocks covered with oysters in the water. Winding a 15lb fishing line was carefully done. As a result, I caught a 59cm barramundi. The assist w-hook of the Jagla setting was much more useful than the main large hook. So a Zerek Live Shrimp 127mm combined with a Jagla setting can provide very easy fishing, as it is scarcely caught on an obstacle under the water, nor is it hooked by a rock when cast or withdrawn.
To see more about these circumstances tune in to “Land based barramundi fishing near town in Darwin Vol. 4” on YouTube. LOWDOWN Zerek Live Shrimp 127mm using Jagla setting Where: Shallow water 30-50cm Water: Clear outgoing Assist w-hook: Owner Cultiva Stinger Double hook #4 Line: Sufix 832 15LB braid Leader line: Sunline FC Rock Fluorocarbon 40lb Knot: The Slim Beauty Knot Reel: Shimano Stella 2500FE Rod: Shimano Terez C4S 7’2” 10-20lb line weight, nedium-power, fast-action Clip: Force Ten Stainless Duo Lock Snaps #3 Action: Steady retrieving