Category: Barramundi or King Threadfin (Estuary predators)

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Best Inshore Topwater Lures: Which One Should You Use?

August 20, 2026 Barra Fishing Tips Barramundi or King Threadfin (Estuary predators)

If you’ve got a few topwater lures sitting in front of you but no real reason for choosing one over the others, you’re basically guessing. ...

Fishing With Vibes? Here’s Why You’re Missing Bites

May 14, 2026 Barramundi or King Threadfin (Estuary predators) Gear, Tackle, Knots

Fishing with vibes but not getting bites? This guide breaks down why fish are ignoring your lure and what to change to get consistent bites.

Giant trevally are being trialled for stocking in impoundments

Stocking Trevally in Barra Impoundments

September 12, 2024 Barramundi or King Threadfin (Estuary predators) RMF News

Stocking trevally in barra impoundments is a hot topic of late, but do YOU want to catch fish like this GT in a stocked dam? ...

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Barramundi Fishing 101: Everything You Need To Know!

June 13, 2024 Barra Fishing Tips Barramundi or King Threadfin (Estuary predators)

After decades on the water as a barramundi fishing guide, acclaimed angler Ryan Moody shares some insider knowledge about catching big barra.

Pelagic Fishing In Estuaries: Expert Tips for Your Next Adventure!

May 30, 2024 Barramundi or King Threadfin (Estuary predators) Creek Fishing

Discover essential tips for successful pelagic fishing adventures in estuaries, from gear selection to spotting ideal fishing spots.

Barra tactics for rough weather

April 18, 2024 Barra Fishing Tips Barramundi or King Threadfin (Estuary predators)

Over 30 years on charter, I’ve learned a few tricky barra tactics for rough weather when the fish go off the chew. This very thing ...

Are estuary cod good eating?

March 21, 2024 Barramundi or King Threadfin (Estuary predators) Catch and Cook

When fishing for jew, fingermark, and barra, a common by-catch is the gold spot or estuary cod. These common species inhabit creeks, rivers, inshore, and semi-offshore ...

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7 Best Barramundi Lures & Where To Use Them

June 16, 2022 A bit of everything Barra Fishing Tips

Master angler Ryan Moody shares seven of the best barramundi lures and explains where he uses them so you can catch more fish.

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Blue Salmon Blues – Princess Charlotte Bay Episode 5

January 20, 2022 Barramundi or King Threadfin (Estuary predators) Travelling Australia

Episode 5 of our Princess Charlotte Bay trip we aptly named the Blue Salmon Blues (click here to start the series from the beginning). Fishing ...

3 hour barra session on my new lures

September 2, 2021 Barra Fishing Tips Barramundi or King Threadfin (Estuary predators)

With all this wind we’ve been unable to go offshore so we headed to Hinchinbrook for a barra session. Hinchinbrook is an amazing barra fishery ...

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Fishing the Fitzroy for Barramundi

June 10, 2021 Barra Fishing Tips Barramundi or King Threadfin (Estuary predators)

Fishing the Fitzroy net free zones for Barramundi and King Threadfin is certainly a ton of fun! The addition of a net free zone in ...

Smashed by Proserpine Dam Barramundi

May 6, 2021 Barra Fishing Tips Barramundi or King Threadfin (Estuary predators)

On our way back from Rockhampton last month we decided to try for some Proserpine Dam Barramundi. Prossie Dam is notorious for big barra and ...