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Title: Garfish imitation stickbaits.
Post by: Lucas Nixon on March 31, 2016, 12:16:02 PM

Hi,

Whats everyones preference for a garfish imitation stick bait for targeting tuna (longtail specifically)?

I have looked at the following:

- Little Jacks Sayoris,
- Maria Blues Code slims, and
- Maria Bullchop.

Any more I should be looking at?

Would be good to hear peoples opinions and also reccomendations on how they prefer to rig them eg single hooks and size etc.

Thanks,

Lucas.

Title: Re: Garfish imitation stickbaits.
Post by: Felix Lux on May 31, 2016, 02:21:37 AM

I have only fished for kings with them but check out Jackfin Stylo 210. Great lure for PE2 and up to 3. Casts really well for it's weight, has a great WTD action and of corse it skips too.
Looks like a real garfish and I found makes quite similar comotion. Not living in Australia anymore but gave one to a friend in Sydney...he got smoked right away on the light gear haha!

Title: Re: Garfish imitation stickbaits.
Post by: Lucas Nixon on June 01, 2016, 05:21:11 PM

Hi Felix,

They look pretty handy will have to add one to the line up.

I could see a king eating these as well for sure.

Cheers.

Title: Re: Garfish imitation stickbaits.
Post by: Alex Gomez on June 01, 2016, 09:34:56 PM

Planning for next year already?! Just booked 7 days in Shoal Bay late Dec to early Jan if you're about mate?

Title: Re: Garfish imitation stickbaits.
Post by: Lucas Nixon on August 08, 2016, 10:02:47 PM

Hey mate,

Yep making sure I'm ready to rumble for the longtails visit next year. Will throw these around locally for kings as well.

Will send you a pm ref shoal bay dec, jan.

Cheers.

Title: Re: Garfish imitation stickbaits.
Post by: Leigh Turner on August 15, 2016, 03:55:23 PM

http://fishhead.com.au/fcl-labo-hj-stick-200/

Title: Re: Garfish imitation stickbaits.
Post by: Leigh Turner on August 15, 2016, 03:59:36 PM

And smaller sizes.

Title: Re: Garfish imitation stickbaits.
Post by: Alex Gomez on August 19, 2016, 10:14:35 AM

Look at these
http://www.shop.ebbtideadventures.com/Lurenzo-Handmade_c24.htm

Quote from: Lucas Nixon on August 08, 2016, 10:02:47 PM

Hey mate,

Yep making sure I'm ready to rumble for the longtails visit next year. Will throw these around locally for kings as well.

Will send you a pm ref shoal bay dec, jan.

Cheers.

Title: Re: Garfish imitation stickbaits.
Post by: Lucas Nixon on August 23, 2016, 06:27:30 PM

Awesome recommendations.

Thanks Leigh and Alex.