How to find a Barra?
The places fish are found are called “structures”,for example, a submerged log, weed beds or rocky wall/boulder, are perfect places to find a Barra. Fish seek these places out for ambush.
(Note: Fish are active at dawn and dusk ½ to full moon phases)
How to fish using a Darting lure for casting or trolling?
To catch a big Barra, think of him as a lazy fat cat that sits in ambush to catch a feed; running water is the major consideration. You can use the tight shimmering “Kokoda (AVO)
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Order or the “Boss Bandit”. These lures can be trolled or casting methods applied. Look for logs, sticks, rocky bottoms or deeper holes. Barra need ambush points. They position their nose against the river bottom and the running water runs up over their body like a natural water channel up over the shoulder hump. The Barra then waits for baitfish etc. to be delivered to its mouth. When looking for a place to fish, look for run offs or eddies in the water along with ambush points. Don’t be afraid to use soft plastics like the Big Eye Buff, The Flash Shad”and the“Popeye” and the Large Mad Shad. The “Popeye” and the “Flash Shad” are perfect for casting, jigging and retrieving.
How to fish using surface lure?
Casting and retrieving the “Rogues and Rogers" is probably the most exciting fishing you will ever do. The “Rogues” are best suited to working little bays with plenty of sticks or eddies. The “Rogue” sits on top of the water and walk the surface like a Beatles, Cicadas or other insects. The feature of the “Rogue” is a blooper action. Use this method in Billabongs or eddies where Barra may be boofing.
