Highly targeted species that occupies the northern waters of Australia and preferring the deeper waters near heavy reef structures. It usually inhabits the reef edge near the current influence.
Use fresh fillet baits suspended close to the bottom in channels and between reefs.
Sport Value
Fights hard and continuous until the very endTackle
Medium to heavy rig with 15 - 30kg main line. Hooks should be No. 4/0 to 8/0 in size with a fixed sinker directly above the hookBait
Fresh crab, Herring, Octopus, Pilchard, Squid or PrawnSuperb eating qualities and its white, juicy flesh is delicious served either hot or cold. Features low oil, moist texture with a medium flavour. Medium fillets with large easily removed bones.