Yakka, Garfish and Herring Hooks #6 or #8 – Small Baitfish Hooks for Australia

Small, sharp hooks for catching fresh bait Catch your own yakka, garfish and Australian herring with a simple, light bait presentation. Best for: Yakka, garfish & Australian herring Hook sizes: #6 & #8 Pack: 10 hooks Recommended bait: Prawn, pilchard, squid or bread Presentation: Float or unweighted These fine, sharp hooks are available in Size #6 and #8 and are ideal for targeting small baitfish around jetties, wharves, rock walls, beaches, estuaries and harbours. Whether you're catching yakka on the east coast, herring in Western Australia or garfish around southern Australia, these hooks give small-mouthed fish a bait they can easily take. They are a simple alternative when you don't need a full bait jig or complicated rig — just a small hook, a tiny piece of bait and a light presentation. Ideal for catching Yakka / yellowtail scad Garfish Australian herring Tommy Ruff / Tommy Rough Other small saltwater baitfish Once caught, these baitfish can be kept for the table where permitted or used as fresh bait for larger predatory fish. Why small hooks work so well Small baitfish often feed on tiny food items, so oversized hooks and large baits can make getting a clean hook-up more difficult. A smaller #6 or #8 hook lets you fish a tiny piece of prawn, pilchard, fish flesh, squid or bread while keeping the presentation light and natural. That's particularly useful when fish are feeding in a berley trail and you want the bait to drift naturally through the school. How to catch yakkas Yakkas, also commonly called yellowtail scad, can often be found schooling around wharves, jetties, harbour walls, pontoons and rock ledges. Try a small piece of prawn, pilchard, fish flesh or bread on the hook. Fish it: Unweighted through a berley trail Under a small float With a tiny split shot when extra depth is needed Keep the bait small. You want the yakka to take the hook and bait together rather than nibbling at an oversized piece. How to catch garfish For garfish, fish a small bait under a light, sensitive float. Use a tiny piece of prawn, bread or other suitable bait and keep the rig as light as conditions allow. A steady berley trail can help draw garfish into your fishing area and keep them feeding. How to catch Australian herring These hooks are also a great fit for Australian herring, one of Western Australia's favourite light-tackle species. Australian herring are also known as Tommy Ruff or Tommy Rough in parts of southern Australia. Fish a small bait beneath a float, behind a berley trail or unweighted when the herring are feeding close to shore. Small pieces of prawn, pilchard, squid and other baitfish are all worth trying. Catch your bait first. Then chase the bigger fish. One packet of small hooks can help you catch fresh bait at the same place you're planning to fish for larger species. Yakka, garfish and herring can be useful as: Live bait Whole dead bait Fillet bait Strip bait Cut bait That makes these hooks a handy addition to the tackle box for anglers who prefer catching fresh bait rather than relying entirely on frozen bait. Product Details Hook sizes: #6 or #8 Pack size: 10 hooks Best for: Yakka, garfish, Australian herring and other small baitfish Fishing styles: Float fishing, unweighted bait fishing and light bait rigs Use: Catching fresh bait and light-tackle bait fishing Ships from: Australia Which size should I choose? Size #6 is a good all-round choice for yakka, larger garfish and Australian herring. Size #8 is a good choice when the fish are smaller, bites are tentative or you want an even finer bait presentation. For many anglers, having a packet of each size in the tackle box covers most small-baitfish situations.