What Colour lures for Murray cod?
The purple lure owner believes success on said lure and finds it difficult to try anything else in the colour spectrum. I see it day in day out on social media forums when asked what colour to use for Murray Cod – there’s an overwhelming response of “Purple”.
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 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 time of day to catch Murray cod?
Prime time 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 is the best cod bait?
Best baits are lugworms, squid and peeler crabs, although other baits catch codling in some regions but are not so effective countrywide. ‘A large bait for a big fish’ holds true for cod because it helps prevent small nuisance fish taking your offering.
Do Murray cod eat cheese?
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.
How fast do you reel a spinnerbait?
The ideal spinnerbait reel should have a moderate to fast retrieve gear ratio (6.3:1 to 7.3:1).