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Australian Salmon [Kahawai] (Arripis trutta/truttaceus)
Size:
1kg - 3.5kg can reach 10kg.
Habitat:
The Australian Salmon inhabits coastline, rocky headlands, offshore, breakwater, surf beaches in holes and gutters, large estuaries, bays and harbours of the southern half of the continent. They are are a pelagic fish that travel in schools.
Qualities:
An excellent fighting fish that runs hard and will jump repeatedly.
Record:
Australian record 9.4kg.
Best Bait:
Whitebait, bluebait, fresh fish strips, pilchards, squid, prawn, mackerel, garfish, bonito, yellowtail, nippers, mullet, pippi, yabby, beachworm and sandworm. Medium metal lures, spinners and surface poppers work whether casting or trolling. Saltwater Flies such as Clousers and Deceivers.
Tackle:
Line: 4 - 8kg main line. 1m 6 - 10kg monotrace.
Hook: No. 4 - 4/0 Mustad 92554 Beak or Mustad 4202 Ganged.
Rig: Whole pilchard on ganged hooks with a light running sinker. Fishbaits and fish strips with a heavier sinker. Trolling and lure rig.
Fly gear.
Hints:
Prefer rising tide. Tend to stay in the surf for hours even when the weather is poor. Touchy biter.
On the Fly
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