Barramundi Fishing 101 – Lures That Actually Work!

Alright, fishos, let’s talk lures! If you’re keen on Barramundi Fishing in the NT, you know that picking the right lure can mean the difference between hooking a beauty or heading home with a story about the one that got away.

Here at Just Doon It Fishing Charters, we’ve seen it all, and we’re here to spill the beans on what actually works, especially during the legendary Runoff Season.

Know Your Barra

Barramundi aren’t just any fish—they’re crafty, ambush-hunting, acrobatic legends that love to smash lures when they’re on the chew. They’ll hang around snags, mangroves, rock bars, and drains, waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike.

The Runoff Season is prime time because all that extra water is flushing baitfish into the rivers, making the barra go absolutely nuts.

Best Lures for Barra Fishing

1. Soft Plastics

Soft plastics are a barra staple. Paddle-tails and curly-tails in natural colours work a treat, especially when slow-rolled past snags. Keep it steady, and be ready for that sudden thump!

2. Hardbody Lures

If you’re chasing barra around deeper structure, you’ll want a good hardbody lure. These things dive down and suspend like a wounded baitfish, making them irresistible to a hungry barra. We’re big fans of Reidy’s Lures (@reidyslures) for their top-notch range designed specifically for barra fishing.

3. Vibe Lures

Vibes are deadly, especially when the water’s a bit murky. Their strong vibrations let barra hone in on them, even when visibility is average. Great for working deep holes and drains.

4. Surface Lures

Nothing gets the heart racing like watching a barra smash a surface lure! Poppers and stickbaits are brilliant for the shallows, and the topwater hits are next-level exciting.