Cut bait
Whiting Heads
Available variants
1kg packets
Trimmed whiting heads for easy rigging — strong attraction for crab and large estuary predators.
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Full product rundown
Practical guidance for storage, rigging and fishing this bait around Perth and wider WA waters.
Freezing and storage
Keep at -18°C or below until use. Thaw only the quantity needed for one trip; do not refreeze after thawing.
Rigs and jigs
Match rig weight to depth and current — lighter for estuaries, heavier for surf or offshore. Present bait naturally near structure or bait trails.
Hook and jig sizes
Pot bait or 5/0–8/0 for large mulloway.
Bait prep and handling
Cut bait to a size the target fish can easily take. Secure firmly with half-hitches or thread so it survives casting and current.
Best conditions
Fish dawn, dusk and tide changes. Reduce lead and leader size when water is clear and fish are cautious.
Where to use in Perth
Crab grounds and estuary edges across WA — Swan–Canning, Peel–Harvey, South West inlets and south coast estuaries.
Best target species
Crab, Mulloway, Shark
How to fish this bait
Primary crab pot bait; also fished on heavy bottom rigs at night for mulloway.
Seasonality and local conditions
Performs across WA seasons, with best windows around dawn, dusk and tidal movement.
