Cephalopod bait
Available variants
200 Grams
500 Grams
1KG
LUNDS 2.27KG
LUNDS 1KG
Tender squid portions — a go-to deep-sea bait for snapper, dhufish and King George whiting across WA.
Earlybird Bait is wholesale only. See where to buy or apply to stock our range at your store.
Practical guidance for storage, rigging and fishing this bait around Perth and wider WA waters.
Keep at -18°C or below until use. Thaw only the quantity needed for one trip; do not refreeze after thawing.
Match rig weight to depth and current — lighter for estuaries, heavier for surf or offshore. Present bait naturally near structure or bait trails.
4/0–7/0 for snapper and dhufish; #2–1/0 for KG whiting strips.
Cut bait to a size the target fish can easily take. Secure firmly with half-hitches or thread so it survives casting and current.
Fish dawn, dusk and tide changes. Reduce lead and leader size when water is clear and fish are cautious.
Reef and gravel marks across WA — Perth metro offshore, Mid West reef structure, South West grounds and south coast marks. KG whiting on deeper sand.
Pink Snapper, Dhufish, King George Whiting
Strips on paternoster for demersals; smaller strips for KG whiting. Check current demersal closures before offshore trips.
Autumn–winter often strongest for snapper — subject to current closures and statewide demersal limits.
