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What lures to use to catch cod?
Three popular lure types for Murray Cod: hard bodys, spinnerbaits and soft plastics.
- Spinnerbaits – The spinnerbait has been around for some time now and emerged in the native lure market as one of the best!
- Diving Hard Body Lure.
- Soft Plastics.
- Surface Lures –
- Swimbaits –
What bait is best for Murray cod?
Best bait for Murray cod? The number one bait for Murray cod would have to be a fresh bardi grub, followed closely by the readily available freshwater yabby. Bardi grubs can be hard to find and are very expensive to buy, but they do work very well on Murray cod.
What size hooks for Murray Cod?
Hook: Size 3/0 to 6/0 Octopus style.
Can you catch cod on lures?
Targeting cod on lures is awesome fun on light jigging rods, we take a look at the tackle you need and our top five cod lures. Targeting cod on light spin and jigging outfits is seriously good fun, it’s something I look forward to each season.
Is cheese a good bait for Murray cod?
Cheese is a relatively new bait for Murray cod. While cheese itself has been around for many years, it wasn’t until the last decade or so that people started realising the potential of it as a Murray cod bait.
What is the best time to catch Murray cod?
Early season Murray cod can be caught at any time, day or night by changing your approach, though late afternoon is consistently the best time to be on the water. With the hot days December provides the fish will often take refuge during the middle of the day when the UV index is at its highest.
Will cod take lures?
Down on the south coast we get a good run of cod inshore throughout the autumn and the winter months. These fish can all be targeted on lures but it’s the spring run on the wrecks where the real magic happens.
What cheese is best for Murray cod?
Mozzarella cheese
In fact, Murray cod are well known for this. If they can pass a golf ball, surely they can pass cheese too. Mozzarella cheese is the best, as it has a texture a lot like rubber and is more likely to stay on the hook when you cast it out. Tasty cheese certainly catches cod, but often falls off the hook when casting.