What lures to use in the Murray River?
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 is the best bait to catch 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.
Do cod go for lures?
These fish can all be targeted on lures but it’s the spring run on the wrecks where the real magic happens. Here I’m going to take you through my top five cod lures, these lures work during the winter months and also when the action gets frenetic in spring.
Can you catch Murray cod with cheese?
Bait fishing was consistently the most popular method for 52–97% of anglers across the reaches studied; 87% of all Murray cod caught by interviewees, were caught on bait. The top three successful baits were cheese, shrimp, and bardi grubs with 24%, 18% and 12% of Murray cod caught on these three respectively.
Can you use chicken to catch Murray cod?
Do not use baits such as cheese, chicken, red meat and brad grubs. Use your past experience to determine your chances of encountering a cod and consider choosing another location to fish.
Can you catch fish with bacon?
Yes, really, bacon. Many anglers would consider bacon too precious to use as bait, but this tasty breakfast staple does have a good track record with freshwater panfish. The key is to select pieces with mostly fat and only a small portion of lean meat, leave them uncooked, and fold it over twice on your hook.
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.
What size hooks for Murray Cod?
Hook: Size 3/0 to 6/0 Octopus style.