Baits
■ Dragon fly larvae (mudeyes) are excellent bait for trout and other freshwater species and are best fished under a small float, or in conjunction with a bubble float rig.
- Grasshoppers are usually fished unweighted with a greased line and make excellent bait for trout.
- Shrimp may be fished singly, or several at a time, and are great bait for most freshwater species.
- Earthworms and scrubworms may be fished singly or several at a time, and are excellent bait for most freshwater species.
- Large grubs like bardi grubs, wattle grubs, and wood grubs make excellent bait for native species, Murray cod in particular. They present best if not punctured and may be bound to the hook with hosiery elastic which is sold from leading fishing tackle outlets as "Bait Mate."
- Small yabbies are excellent bait for most native species. Murray cod will take larger yabbies.
- Minnow and other small fish make excellent bait and may be used singly or two at a time (check regulations for which species may be used for bait).
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