Jewfish

How to find a Jewfish?

The places fish are found are called “structures” for example, rock ledge, steep drop offs, a sand spit, a surf cutter, break wall, etc. Fish seek these places out to school, for protection and also for ambush. The tides are also an important consideration of the rocks and beach. As structures change according to the tide. Some fishing structures might be run up spots and some might be run out spots. You will need to do your homework on your structures and observe them before fishing. Look for good white water coverage over the fishing area. The fish hide under the cover from bird life and the fish are also using the waves to get a feed themselves, in all the tossing small fish can become disorientated and easy prey.
When fishing the rocks, always put safety first before fish and wear the right gear.
(Note: Fish are active at dawn and dusk ½ to full moon phases)

How to fish using a surface lure?

Casting and retrieving the “Rogues and Rogers" of the rocks or Beach is probably the most exciting fishing you will ever do. The “Rogues” are best suited to working Cutters and drop offs. The “Rogue” sits on top of the water and breaks the surface like a mullet or baitfish. The feature of the “Rogue” is a blooper action. As the Roger will get you the extra distance in your cast but need to be retrieved at speed. This method can also be used in the right conditions of breakwalls, especially when mullet are around.

How to fish with soft Plastics' off the rocks?

You can use a “Livin’ Squid” or “Big Eye Buff”, “Popeye” or “Power Prawn” to replicate a live bait (Live baits are always better than dead baits!). The emphasis is to make it behaviour like a live bait, try and replicate a squid action, Baitfish, prawn or Pilchard in the wild. Often the waves will work the soft plastic for you. Hence the washing motion of the swell is often important. (For Jew fish retrieve slowly). There are host of soft plastic methods, look out for them in future Newsletters

How to fish from the Beach?

When fishing from the beach, look for surf cutters and fish at dawn and dusk target, Tailor and Salmon using the same high speed casting methods as the rocks with “Raptors”, “Vectors”, “Rogers” and “Rogues”. At night you can cast the “Big Eye Buff 20 or  a “Large AVO in the surf cutters and work the lure slowly for Jew. (Note: Don’t forget white water coverage. The crystal blue might look good to swim in but it’s no good to fish in.