Thread: Beach fishing and Softbaits

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