Mud Prawn Prawn/worm
The muddy-estuary cousin of sand prawn — softer, but grunter love it.
📍 Where to collect / buy
Pumped from estuary mud banks (permit; daily limit; closed areas apply).
❄️ Preservation
Use fresh and cool; very perishable.
🪝 Rigging
Thread onto fine-wire hooks; often several per bait.
🎯 Presentation
Thread gently to keep the body intact.
🐟 Best species
Spotted grunter, stumpnose
#️⃣ Hook sizes
1/0-2/0 fine-wire
💪 Durability
Low — very soft
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.
