Blue pilchards or pillies are one of the most used baits in the sea catching a wide variety of predators.
Ranging from Queensland all the way round to Western Australia, they are hard to resist for many predatory fish. The Real Baitz Blue Pilchard has the exact body profile and tail action of the real thing. The tail has a tight action that appears as if the fish is swimming. It swims on the drop and is perfect for tuna, snapper, kingfish, and a host of other species.
Specs
Style: Swimbait
Size: 100mm and 150mm
Weight: 100mm – 17.0g, 150mm – 52.0g
Action:Â Â Tight wobble and roll with fast tail action
Depth: All
TECH TIPS
WILL CATCH
snapper, mackerel, coral trout, reef species, tuna, and kingfish.
WHEN TO TIE ONE ON
The Realbaitz Blue Pilchard is a deadly offshore lure. It has been designed to perfectly imitate the real thing. It can be fished at all depths using a lift and drop technique or can be wound back to the boat. The custom designed tail is designed to imitate the fast-swimming action of the real fish. It can be used offshore in the deep and allowed to sink or over reef flats and wound back to the boat just above the bottom.
HOW TO USE
• we recommend 10-20lb outfits up to 20-40lb depending on the terrain you are fishing. Braided lines with a flouro leader will be best.
• Use a loop knot for the best action. It allows the lure to swim freely.
• Use a fast wind retrieve or allow it to drop to the bottom and hop it back to the boat for amazing results.
• This lure in all weights casts well and will give you a long cast and cover lots of ground.
THINK OUTSIDE THE SQUARE
• In the smaller sizes this will also make an excellent option for inshore fishing. Using a fast wind fast swimming pelagics will find it irresistible.
• Vary your retrieve slightly by adding in a downward pull of the rod tip causing the lure to accelerate, then decelerate.
Cooper Watson - Pilchard
Cooper is an avid diver and fisherman who really loves to explore. he works in the local tackle store and spends as much time as he can on the water.
"Using the Realbaitz in Exmouth was a great way to get the eat off fish that see 100s of lures everyday. Not only did they eat hard, it was also a very visual and engaging way to fish."
