Don't be too narrow in your approach but remember the few basic rules mentioned above. Don't forget to visit our bookshop for a range of books covering many aspects of fishing including rigs and knots, locality guides and species guides. Target species are fairly limited up stream in our pristine fresh water rivers and fish sizes are on the small side. Barramundi can also be caught on live fish, small sleepy cod is an excellent bait and many local angler will target this species specifically using these fish. This fishing zone, the inter tidal region of our local rivers and estuaries is probably the most accessible, and consistently productive area for anglers to target.
Tides obviously play a major role in fishing success.
The prime baits here are what occurs locally. Fresh live prawns would have to be the number one bait for all species. When they are running in our systems pawns can be easily caught using a cast net along the shallow mud flats lining the estuary at low tide. These nets are illegal in southern Australian states, but an approved and effective method for use up here in the tropics. Use a minimum 7 foot drop, inch mesh and practice your casting.