It is this hot, humid weather and increased water flows that stokes the barras fiery appetite. This can look pretty disheartening when the guide hands you an assortment of lures. But the barramundi is an efficient hunter and can track down any lure in the muddiest of waterways. In particular, watch for small run off creeks trickling down the steep banks of the rivers from the flood plains on the runout tide - this is a hotspot as all manner of baitfish are washed from the flood plains into the river. Tackle - Lure Casting Max Slater holds a solid barramundi taken on a gold bomber from Crab Creek, Northern Territory.
Strong bait casting tackle is the norm when lure and bait fishing for barra.
I've seen a 60 lb mono leader cut by an average sized barra, but that was more bad luck than a common occurrence. Many an angler has been slashed to the bone from the barramundi's gill covers, so be sure to keep your hands clear when the fish is thrashing. Most die-hard barra fishermen refuse to use snap swivels when lure casting. Up Fly-fishing is a booming sport here in Australia. A lot of it is thanks to the barramundi fishery.