Take both! If you hit a patch then bring the jigs out.

Cheers Sea kem - im really new when it comes to jigging, im heading out to BCF this wk end to do some retail therapy - would you reccomend any?

Sounds like the mackies are running too, seen a few pics..
We caught a couple earlier this year behind the boomer, it's on the charts

jigs - only jigs

Cheers Gents, might have to mix it up a bit by the sounds of it.

il head down the tackle shop - see what the boys think.

i went out with whitey on seasport last year took some plastics with me expecting to mainly use bait. Once we were out there boy was it a different story used plastics for the whole time we were out there and cleaned up compared to the guys using bait. got around 6 snapper and 3 big dhu's.

What i would do if i were you is use both see which one is working best and stick with it. Mind you with working jigs you just have to be persistent, it pays off definitely alot more rewarding pulling something up on jigs with light gear rather then winching fish up on baits.

I reckon if you are serious about getting good at catching fish on jigs, then rather than take jigs and bait and see what works best, you leave the bait at home.

When you start out jigging you won't get a heap of fish at first. If you have bait on the boat, then after a while you'll get frustrated, revert to bait, and never improve at jigging.

If on the other hand you go out with only jigs and put the whole day(s) into it, then it won't be long until you get a few fish, perfect your technique, then never look back.

out from Jurien over quite a few trips and at the same time Eg fishing 2 rods with one in the holder with the plastic,(Z-Man's for me)and letting the boat movement do the work. The last 2 Dhuies caught were on the plastic..

im going out with whitey friday 2nd time, 3.4m swells looking a little scary. Ive also never jigged or used SPs and was thinking about getting a rod i can use for SP and landbased for my 5000 sustain... might pop down to oceanside tomorrow.

Will let you know how we go

thanks all some great tips to assist me.

StevieP - hope you get some good fish tomorrow keep me posted, il hang off on BCF until i get your report.

Thanks again all for your comments.

 Hi mate, If you want a heads up on what jigs to use up in Jurien Bay feel free to drop past the shop and we can give you the run down on what Jigs, Terminal, and other bits and peices your likely to need but also how to use it! Which many chain stores like BCF cant offer. We are open 7 days a week so hope to see you soon.

Cheers for the offer Blake - unfortunately i live up nth of the river so will struggle to get down to you, otherwise of would have taken up the offer.

im NoR too tell Ryan to get his butt in gear and open a store NoR

We are busy enough as it is with one store let alone 2! Will pose the question though

They're still around, Dant. I finally joined the club on Saturday with a 15kg example.  :)  CD18 Blue Sardine in around 15metres of water.

As Beau said, troll along out the back of the breakers past Seaward and the Boomer, I had a couple of hits in the area (after I caught my first elsewhere), but lost due to using braid (no stretch), and lost a hookup after around 8 - 10 seconds as I put the 37kg braid on the Tyrnos 50 to work so pulled the hooks. I've since read that you should give it it's first run of around 100 - 150 metres, then start applying some more pressure, not too much at first. They're not dirt fighters unlike Kingys that will brick you at every opportunity.

Sounds like you're new to the area, in which case, play it safe and take the north passage - follow the leads past the dog leg in the leads before heading directly South behind the breakers. I've been fishing there pretty regularly since September and have seen waves in the distance come out of now where, where previously there was nothing (it only takes one). That, plus the number of even experienced guys without local knowledge being swamped by a "freak wave" and losing their tub is scary.

Hopefully the holiday house has a sea chart so you can familiarise yourself with the are and what I've mentioned, before you hit the water. If it doesn't, suggest it to your mate. Our house has, and it is very much appreciated by all that stay there.

If you do hook up on the troll, don't call it for a Mack too early, there are always plenty of sambos in the area, and are a few YT Kings too.

Hope the weather Gods are looking favourably upone you, as I have friends staying in our house on the long weekend, and they deserve decent weather as the were in Exmouth a few weeks ago when it was blowing its arse off!

Craig

thanks heaps craig for the info - its appreciated, i might give the trolling ago out the back, mackie would be fantastic.

I have heard you need to keep your wits about you when up in Jurien, and will be definately take the north passage out, i have the way points out of there and the navionics map is also assisting me.

At the moment the weather gods are looking ok - the swell looks down but the easterly is up a bit.

And don't put your faith just in Seabreeze for the weather - it can be a bit optimistic at times. I normally look at Central West (on Seabreeze) and split between Geraldton and Lancelin forecast, although JB tend to be closer to Lancelin for it's weather.

Always check the official BOM Marine forecast for the area too - it may be a little on the pessimistic side (and only covers 3 days) but better to be safe than sorry. You can see it here: http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts/geraldton-coast.shtml

Have a great time!

thanks Craig - i definately dont take seabreeze and willy weather as gospal, i will be looking at BOM before we go, even the night before.

thanks again, hopefull all will fall into place.