The Jims Bait and Tackle Story
Monthly Mystery Box
Each month get a box of fresh new tackle directly to your door, new gear to try or simply to keep up with the latest trends. Each box is designed in-store by our staff to utilise the seasons beast suited to our waters.
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Each box features a minimum of 8-10 items
Minimum value of each box is $100
Each box comes with an info sheet on the box contents
Each box comes with a recipe for the month or a tip/trick to try
Posted on the 10th of each month
Payment must be received by the 5th of the month to receive that months box
LAND LEGENDS (Click the photo to order)
The box for those legends who choose to keep their two feet on the land when fishing. A great box for all different aspects of land fishing. This box makes the perfect gift idea or for someone new or wanting to expand their fishing experience.
BOATIES BEST (Click the photo to order
Are you at your BEST when your out in the water? Then this box is for you! We are lucky in Westernport that we have such a diverse species pool, this box each month will optimise your boating
experience with different new gear for you to try each month.
SPECIES SPOTLIGHT
AUTUMN/ WINTER SALMON SEASON
Autumn and Winter are a great time to get out on the local beaches and chase Australian Salmon. Although we have been seeing the salmon all year around we are still prone to the bigger varieties as the water temps cool down.
Which beaches to try
Over the colder months around the island the beaches are often the best producing, and if the wind if a bit strong there is usually a beach you can hide amongst the dunes to shelter. The jetties are also worth the try but If cold, standing on the end of the jetty can become uncomfortable.
Open Surf beaches
- Cape Woolamai
- Anzacs
- Kilcunda Cemetery
Flat water bay beaches
- Ventnor
- Cleeland Bight
- End Back Beach Road San Remo
Bait Vs Lures
Salmon are almost one of the most catchable species, during the height of their season they do not generally require much effort. There are two main effective methods, lures or bait. If you choose lures you are generally using what is called a bait fish lure, they come in a variety of shapes, coloures and sizes. The variations are always changing based on the needs, some patterns can occur with colours and sizes are dependent on the size of the gear you are using. Bait is generally on a 1/0 to 3/0 semi circle - circle style hook with a bit of pilchard or blue bait.
What next?
The most effective to optimise your catch is by treating it the same way you would a gummy shark. It is very important to bleed them straight away and the easiest way is by cutting the throat. Salmon is a versatile fish often disregarded by many as edible but there is many ways you can use it. Patties, curries and even smoked can change the profile. If Salmon still isn't your thing, it is for the fish, they make fantastic bait and are especially a delicacy of Gummy Sharks.
IF they are there, they ARE there
Salmon are a species that swim in school with each other often running up and down parallel with the sand. Salmon fishing can be a very big thing of luck, if they aren't their to be caught you cant catch them. If you stay and try for long enough they will eventually swim by.
Our Story
Our Old Location
Our Old Location
Jim's Bait and Tackle was opened in 1992 by original owner Jim. The shop was purchased by Craig and Robyn in 2006 and has been run as a family business by our family since then.
Our Old Location
Our Old Location
Our Old Location
For 30 years, Jim's Bait and Tackle was located at 151 Marine Parade. In 2022 we moved to our brand new location at 90 Back Beach road, still in San Remo. Since the move we have been able to expand with our new store over double the size.
Our Location
Our Old Location
Our Location
Located in San Remo, Victoria on the shores of Westernport Bay and Bass Strait
