Techniques
How To Catch
From trolling to jigging - master the methods that put fish in the 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.
Read Trolling Guide →Jigging
Vertical action for big results. Work metal jigs through the water column over structure. Speed jigging, slow pitch, and micro jigging techniques explained.
Read Jigging Guide →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.
Read Live Baiting Guide →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.
Read Casting Guide →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.
Read Swordfishing Guide →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.
Browse Gear Setups →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) | — |