How to Catch Barramundi

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Travel to the Indo-Pacific to catch a barramundi.. Fish for saltwater barramundi along beaches and headlands.. Find a river with a slow, continuous flow to catch freshwater barramundi.

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Travel to the Indo-Pacific to catch a barramundi.

Step 1

Travel to the Indo-Pacific to catch a barramundi.

2

Fish for saltwater barramundi along beaches and headlands.

Step 2

Fish for saltwater barramundi along beaches and headlands.

3

Find a river with a slow, continuous flow to catch freshwater barramundi.

Step 3

Find a river with a slow, continuous flow to catch freshwater barramundi.

4

Go fishing in the early evening or at night.

Step 4

Go fishing in the early evening or at night.

5

Use a short fishing rod around 6 feet (1.8 m) in length for accuracy.

Step 5

Use a short fishing rod around 6 feet (1.8 m) in length for accuracy.

6

Put a leader or trace on the end of your line that will resist abrasion.

Step 6

Put a leader or trace on the end of your line that will resist abrasion.

7

Choose a large, 5–6 in (13–15 cm) long minnow pattern lure.

Step 7

Choose a large, 5–6 in (13–15 cm) long minnow pattern lure.

8

Try using small prawns and mullets as live bait.

Step 8

Try using small prawns and mullets as live bait.

9

Cast around rock ledges, submerged logs, and other structures.

Step 9

Cast around rock ledges, submerged logs, and other structures.

10

Reel your line in slowly.

Step 10

Reel your line in slowly.

11

Maintain tension on the line after hooking a barramundi.

Step 11

Maintain tension on the line after hooking a barramundi.

12

Be patient and don't give up on a good fishing spot.

Step 12

Be patient and don't give up on a good fishing spot.

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