Thread: Beach fishing and Softbaits

Originally Posted by MB

Continuing with the softbait vibe, I smashed the parore yesterday on tiny, crayfish softbaits. Landed ten good size fish and left them biting. I don't like eating them, so catch and release.

I'd have eaten them, if they come from clean water (i.e. not a sewerage outlet) they are great eating. Also known as Black Snapper.

Aussies call 'em Luderick and value them.

And thanks for the tiny crayfish softbait tip.

Originally Posted by MarkN

I'd have eaten them, if they come from clean water (i.e. not a sewerage outlet) they are great eating. Also known as Black Snapper.

Aussies call 'em Luderick and value them.

And thanks for the tiny crayfish softbait tip.

I shot one in open water once. Gutted, but not filleted straight away which was the mistake I think. Had an iodine-taste. Wife and son didn't notice, but I did. Aussies just love them as you say. If I'm starving, might give it another go.

Originally Posted by MarkN

I'd have eaten them, if they come from clean water (i.e. not a sewerage outlet) they are great eating. Also known as Black Snapper.

Aussies call 'em Luderick and value them.

And thanks for the tiny crayfish softbait tip.

There are a few other names for them back home in Aus, not very politically correct though!

You will get fish on softbaits fished on a normal surfcaster just like bait, provided there is enough surge to keep them moving