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Techniques

How To Catch

From trolling to jigging - master the methods that put fish in the boat.

Offshore trolling boat

Trolling

Cover ground and find fish. Tow lures behind your boat to search for actively feeding pelagics. Essential for salmon, mackerel, tuna, and mahi mahi.

Target Species: Salmon, Spanish Mackerel, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo

Skill Level: Beginner Friendly

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Jigging technique

Jigging

Vertical action for big results. Work metal jigs through the water column over structure. Speed jigging, slow pitch, and micro jigging techniques explained.

Target Species: Samsonfish, Yellowtail Kingfish, Amberjack, Rankin Cod, Ruby Snapper

Skill Level: Moderate - Physically Demanding

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Fish feeding on bait

Live Baiting

Nothing beats a live bait for big fish. Learn to catch bait, keep it alive, rig it properly, and present it to trophy fish. Float-lining, downrigging, and more.

Target Species: Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, Big Samson, Marlin

Skill Level: Moderate - Preparation Required

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Crystal clear casting water

Casting

Surface strikes and explosive action. Work stickbaits, poppers, and soft plastics to busting fish and structure. The most visual and exciting way to target predators.

Target Species: Giant Trevally, Queenfish, Golden Trevally, Salmon, Mahi Mahi

Skill Level: Moderate to Advanced

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Deep ocean waters

Deep-Drop Swordfishing

The ultimate deep-sea challenge. Drop baits to 450-600m to target broadbill swordfish during daylight hours. WA's emerging world-class fishery.

Target Species: Broadbill Swordfish

Skill Level: Advanced - Serious Offshore Commitment

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Gear Guide

23 recommended rod, reel, line and leader setups for every technique. Filter by technique or target species to find the right outfit for your fishing.

Covers: Trolling, Jigging, Spinning, Popping, Live Bait, Fly, Bait, Squid & Shark

Interactive: Filter by technique or species

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Quick Reference: Technique by Species

Species Primary Technique Secondary
Australian Salmon Trolling Casting (metals)
Samsonfish Jigging (speed) Live bait
Yellowtail Kingfish Live bait Jigging (slow pitch)
Spanish Mackerel Trolling Live bait
Giant Trevally Casting (stickbait/popper) Live bait
Cobia Live bait Casting (soft plastics)
Mahi Mahi Trolling Casting
Rankin Cod Jigging (slow pitch) Bait fishing
Broadbill Swordfish Deep-drop (daytime) —
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