Longtom Fishing: How do i catch them and how do i bait them?

[metalhead666]

G'day all. It was just recently that i managed to actually land my first ever Longtom (video below). I was using a weighted down cut bait, pilly i think. It was the first and only fish i caught on the whole 4 day trip. I did use him for bait that night at a nearby rockwall and something ate him and then proceeded to swim about 200m out to sea and spool me. I guess this means they are good bait, but i don't know how to use them or what typically eats them. Any ideas? Also, how do i land more Longtom? Is there a certain rig i should be using, and what bait? Should i be using certain types of lures, and is anyone willing to give up some spots around Brisbane where i might be a chance? Would love the chance to get onto a few more of these guys. Thank everyone, and info helps.

[Lovey80]

They love a Berkeley plastic floated over those weed beds.

[Harmytage]

G'day all. It was just recently that i managed to actually land my first ever Longtom (video below). I was using a weighted down cut bait, pilly i think. It was the first and only fish i caught on the whole 4 day trip. I did use him for bait that night at a nearby rockwall and something ate him and then proceeded to swim about 200m out to sea and spool me. I guess this means they are good bait, but i don't know how to use them or what typically eats them. Any ideas? Also, how do i land more Longtom? Is there a certain rig i should be using, and what bait? Should i be using certain types of lures, and is anyone willing to give up some spots around Brisbane where i might be a chance? Would love the chance to get onto a few more of these guys. Thank everyone, and info helps.

Manly marina rock wall usually has a few swimming around




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[Runamuck]

Try strips of squid, soft plastics, prawn, pilly and even lures. Don't forget you can also eat them too...full of small bones that are green...lol....good eating tho, and good bait !

I also find i catch a heap when im fishing for black bream.