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| chinaman leatherjacket (yellow leatherjacket) [nelusetta ayraudi] |
Size
100g - 2kg, max length 71cm.
Habitat
Chinaman Leatherjacket are found in the temperate and southern waters of Australia's east & west coasts, including Tas. They are common in coastal and estuarine waters attracted to areas of sheltered sea grass beds or protected reefs with heavy marine growth. Piers seem to attract these fish where they school in search of food. Some species prefer the deeper waters around offshore reefs and occasionally large coastal bays.
Qualities
Do not provide a fight but have a strong teethed mouth that can cut light hooks.
Record
Australian record Chinaman Leatherjacket 3.500kg.
Best Bait
bait: Fish flesh, Octopus, Pilchard, Pippi, Squid
Tackle
Link: 3kg main line with a 5cm wire trace for short shank hooks. Hook: No.2 - 6 longshank or No.5 - 2/0 Beak. Rig: Lightly weighted gear either with a running sinker or paternoster rig.
Hints
Respond well to burley of minced fish or squid. An unweighted (or minimally weighted) bait allowed to sink slowly works well. Longshank hooks should be used to prevent cut lines from the Leatherjackets sharp teeth. Some species are known to be poisonous.
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