Bonito Fish bait
A firm, bloody bait prized for big kob and sharks — stays on through long casts and strong current.
📍 Where to collect / buy
Caught on spoons/feathers along colour lines; sometimes sold frozen.
❄️ Preservation
Freeze in fillets or chunks; bleeds well for a scent trail.
🪝 Rigging
Fillet strips or chunks on big hooks; bind for casting.
🎯 Presentation
Angle-cut strips flutter; chunks sit for scent.
🐟 Best species
Big kob, sharks, geelbek
#️⃣ Hook sizes
5/0-8/0
💪 Durability
High — dense and firm
Note: bait collection (prawn pumping, mussel/redbait picking, cast-netting) requires the correct permit and is subject to daily limits and closed areas. See regulations.
