MONSTER Barracuda ATTACKS Our Fish! (Epic Live Bait Wreck Fishing)

Join Paul Burt from Step Outside on an epic fishing adventure at the famous Moreton Island wrecks! It all starts with a lesson on how to find and catch the perfect live bait—Hardy Heads—right from the shallows using a cast net.

With the bait tank full, Paul heads to the wrecks and demonstrates his go-to, ultra-simple rig for live baiting structure. The goal is to use local bait to tempt the local predators. The action kicks off with a tough-fighting Chinaman fish, but the fight attracts some UNWANTED attention.

After seeing monster shadows lurking below, Paul switches from his light setup to heavy-duty gear to take on the giants that are stealing his catch. The result is an insane battle with a truly massive Barracuda that has to be seen to be believed!

If you want to learn how to turn a simple bait-gathering session into the fight of a lifetime, this is the episode for you!

What you'll learn in this video:

How to locate and catch Hardy Heads with a cast net.
Paul Burt's personal cast netting technique.
A simple and effective rig for live baiting around wrecks and structure.
Tips for fishing structure to minimize snags and maximize bites.
How to adapt your tactics when monster predators show up!

Gear Used:

Light Outfit: Shimano Stradic 4000, Duel 702 Medium Rod (3-6kg), 15lb Braid, 16lb Fluorocarbon Leader.

Heavy Outfit: Shimano Stradic 8000/10000, Revolution Heavy Rod, 100lb Fluorocarbon Leader, Large Metal Spinning Lure.

Video Chapters:
0:00 - Catching Live Bait (Hardy Heads)
2:24 - Paul's Cast Net Technique
4:28 - Fishing the Moreton Island Wrecks
5:45 - Simple & Effective Live Bait Rig
8:41 - First Hookup! (Chinaman Fish)
10:23 - Gearing Up for the MONSTER
11:43 - EPIC Barracuda Fight!
13:06 - Landing the GIANT Barracuda
14:14 - Final Tips & Wrap-up

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