Land based micro jigging for bonito in Sydney NSW Australia - Bugsy Fishing Ep 5

In Episode 5 Bugsy takes us to a local ledge in Sydney NSW Australia for some shore jigging targeting bonito. Bugsy is using the Palms Slow Blatt Cast Wide micro jig in 60g with Zebra Glow colour. This is a new land based lure fishing technique for Bugsy and he takes us through some tips and learnings. Micro jigging is productive on a number of fish species both pelagics and demersals. Rock fishing can be dangerous. Bugsy always wears a life jacket, footwear with rock cleats, light clothing and keeps an eye on the swell, tide and wind to ensure the conditions are safest.

[@JREtips]

Where do you fish

[@bugsyfishing]

Hey mate, I fish on the north and south sides of the city. Mainly on the ocean ledges when the conditions are safe. All these ledges fish pretty well, all have great days here and there

[@imlegendsam]

Great video Bugsy bro,as always Bro I am a tourist here in Syd, can I come with you for some learning & tips please, I am here for just a month.

[@bugsyfishing]

Thank you, Sam. I highly recommend Alex Bellissimo as a fishing guide. He really knows his stuff and has all the experience required. Alex has a rock and beach fishing guiding business. Check him out. I don't do guiding. Actually, I've been quite sick so haven't been fishing at all lately. Looking forward to getting back out there soon

[@imlegendsam]

@@bugsyfishing I hope & wish you get well soon mate, take care

[@bugsyfishing]

@@imlegendsam thank you

[@johnarrones5396]

Love the video Bugsy, looking forward to getting down there with you guys again.

[@bugsyfishing]

Cheers John. Glad you enjoyed it. Looking forward to seeing you on the rocks again soon!

[@jsm81ify]

Man m looking to get my kids into some rock fishing but hesitant as it can get dangerous. Would you suggest any spots in particular that are a bit safer or with easier access to get them started? If definitely take all the precautions but looking to ease them in

[@bugsyfishing]

Hi mate, yes rock fishing is definitely dangerous esp on the open ocean ledges. I suggest taking them to one of the points in Sydney Harbour sheltered from the swell and near (but not at) the heads. That way you get a safer option protected from waves plus plenty of pelagics at the moment

[@bugsyfishing]

There are also options in the Hawkesbury river that are protected from the swell too

[@goprovids7503]

Great Video mate. Thanks for taking the time to film and post this - I'm just starting to explore the slow blatt jigs as well. Enjoying your content. Looks like your kayak fishing in the same locations that I do. See you out there!

[@bugsyfishing]

Thank you. Much appreciated. Awesome! See you on the water!

[@Saltyall_Fishing]

Awesome vid mate, as always

[@bugsyfishing]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

[@jpatane17]

Keep the vids coming. Jigging is definitely the way forward

[@bugsyfishing]

Cheers legend! I'm looking forward to another jigging session soon

[@orlandomendoza7505]

I have just watched your session and I can relate to your addiction 😂

[@bugsyfishing]

Yeah, it is hard to stop jigging haha

[@mikestone4740]

Amazing, I am really into fishing

[@bugsyfishing]

Great to hear!

[@ashton312]

Mate do you reckon you can catch bonito and mac tuna off the rocks in the arvo or is it better to go in the morning?

[@bugsyfishing]

Arvo sessions produce too!

[@ruslansavchenko3793]

Great video! Was it filmed around Anzac Day? Bonny, tuna, kings were on fire that day.

[@bugsyfishing]

Thanks Ruslan! Yes it was that week. I've got a video from ANZAC day coming soon

[@owenx6993]

Awesome video mate! Li’s the one to go for all the jigging advise at this ledge haha. Try tying leader onto a solid ring, a lot faster later to change jigs from the split ring.

[@bugsyfishing]

That's a great tip! Thank you. Li has been very helpful. He knows what he is doing for sure

[@erinmallett4960]

That’s not a micro jig 5 to 20g are micro jigs

[@bugsyfishing]

fishingmonthly.com.au/Articles/Display/12744-Part-one-Micro-jigging

[@bugsyfishing]

www.fishing.net.nz/fishing-advice/how-to/micro-jigging-tips-and-techniques/

[@bugsyfishing]

A few views on this. Shore jigging is probably a more appropriate term for what I was doing in this video. It all depends on your point of reference. Coming from using 300-400g jigs for dogtooth tuna, a 60g jig seems micro to me. Language continues to evolve, not fixed and I'm not held on it so call it what you want. Some references below for Australian and NZ views

[@ILUVTZN]

Cool video, could you please share some info on your rod,reel and line/leader setup….

[@bugsyfishing]

Cheers Nick. I recently upgraded my rod to a Ocean's Legacy Specialist PE 2-4 9'8". Works really well. I use a Stradic 6000 SW, PE 3 Daiwa 12 strand braid and 40lb monofilament leader. Great set up for Sydney

[@ILUVTZN]

Bugsy Fishing cheers for the reply, love the videos, keep ‘em coming…

[@bugsyfishing]

@@ILUVTZN cheers legend!

[@jzfishing103]

How heavy should my rod be for jigging of the rocks?

[@bugsyfishing]

I think 10-15kg PE2-3 0r PE 2-4 is good for most applications in Sydney. If big kings are around then you might want to opt to go heavier

[@jzfishing103]

@@bugsyfishing Ok, I mainly fish in the Sydney harbor so is a Shimano Anarchy Shore spin 9ft 6-12kg with a Shimano Sustain 5000 a good combo?

[@bugsyfishing]

@@jzfishing103 If that's what you have I'm sure you can make it work. The weight sounds about right. A little extra length will make it easier to get a good action on the jig but I'm sure you can make it work with a 9' rod. It's just more work for your arms

[@bugsyfishing]

I will probably upgrade to a 10' rod when I can but will stick with what I have for a while

[@theoriginalwah]

Nice work, what gear were you using?

[@bugsyfishing]

Cheers, this session I was using a Saragosa 6000 with PE2.5 Daiwa 12 strand braid and a Penn Prevail 2 9'6" 10-15kg rod and 40lb monofilament leader. I've recently upgraded to a Oceans Legacy Specialist PE2-4 9'8" rod and it has a better action for jigging from the stones

[@theoriginalwah]

@@bugsyfishing nice one e mate, I'll have to look into that. I just got into shore jigging at the end of last season, only used a jig once for no result 🤣

[@bugsyfishing]

@@theoriginalwah I'm just learning too. It's been working for bonito but I'm yet to catch a solid kingfish shore jigging

[@bennywest5981]

I need to catch a bonito and eat ,, pan fried in butter ,,, they look tasty Never tried micro jigging either

[@bugsyfishing]

Give it a go! Bonito are delicious. Great for sashimi if you look after them right. Pan fried in panko breadcrumbs as part of fish tacos is another favourite

[@ioelubrown4587]

Great Vidz Bugsy it's fun to watch 🥰.. can I ask where about is this location please 🙏

[@bugsyfishing]

Thank you. There are lots of bonito in Sydney Harbour at the moment. Spots with deep drops offs. I don't name the spots I fish to respect the crew who fish them regularly

[@jogguys]

👍

[@bugsyfishing]

Cheers

[@jzfishing103]

What is your rod mate?

[@bugsyfishing]

Hi Josh, this rod is a Penn Prevail 2 Medium Heavy 10-15kg 9'6"

[@bugsyfishing]

My reel is a 6000 size with PE2.5 Daiwa 12 strand

[@meskell.as.anything6669]

1st like 1st comment yew let’s go man ! How goods the jiggy jig, no advise from me man I’m as new as you to this. Cya soon bro

[@bugsyfishing]

Yes!!! Looking forward to you getting back for a session soon!

[@ronmb81]

Cheers Hendo YNWA

[@bugsyfishing]

Haha! Cheers Ron

[@ginza3448]

look like avoca, i could be wrong

[@bugsyfishing]

Cheers Ginza. I always try to keep exact location quiet in respect of the people who fish the spots regularly. Hopefully see you on the ledge one day!

[@brucewu3622]

Not avoca. Could be north curl curl or south coast

[@kamadowoah4584]

Avoca makes me sick. The littering and lack of respect for size bag limits etc there is a fkg disgrace.

[@kamadowoah4584]

It ain't the south coast too many people on the ledge so doubt it's anywhere but Sydney.

[@niccoli31129]

Second 🙈🙈🙈

[@bugsyfishing]

Haha