The Barramundi Rig:

The secret to Barramundi lure fishing is constant movement and activity. A lure must be presented and moved constantly.

This means to catch a fish on a lure requires a lot more input and effort from the angler. In clear water systems, natural colours such as blues, browns, chromes and greens work. As water clarity diminishes, luminous and fluorescent colours come into their own.

It pays to have quite a few colours available as fish can be quite fickle as both water depth and colour changes. But these colour combinations would be the rule of thumb. A fantastic lure for big saltwater Barra, is the Gold Bomber!

To attach the lure to your line the "Lure Knot" is recommended as demonstrated "here in our animated knots section" , using a leader slightly heavier than the main line. Some people like to use the snap swivel method to facilitate quick and easy "Lure" changes.

If using a snap swivel directly onto a lure, ensure that it is as small as possible, so as not to dampen the lure action. The advantage of using the swivel method is you don't keep shortening the leader up by re-tying. A "one meter" leader still gives the lure the flexibility it needs in displaying a free lure action when being retrieved after a cast.

By using a slightly heavier line for your leader, it will safeguard you from the Barra cutting the main line off on snags or wearing it out on its sharp gill plate. If using braided line, it is advisable to tie your line using a Palomar Knot.