Overview
Silver trevally school hard around bridge pylons, breakwalls, reefs and washy headlands, moving with the tide rather than holding still.
A steady berley trail turns a quiet session into a hectic one — they respond to berley faster than almost any other southern species.
They fight well above their weight, running in tight circles and using the current relentlessly.
Where to find them
- ▸Bridge pylons and breakwall corners in tidal estuaries.
- ▸Washy headland rock ledges on a rising swell.
- ▸Inshore reef in 10–30 m holding bait.
Tackle
- ▸Rod: 7' light spin rated 3–5 kg.
- ▸Line: 10–15 lb braid with 10–16 lb fluorocarbon leader.
- ▸Lures and baits: 2–3" plastics, 20–40 g slices, peeled prawn and cut pilchard.
Tips from the water
- ▸Berley constantly and in small amounts to hold the school.
- ▸Drop leader size when the bite goes quiet — trevally are leader shy in clear water.
- ▸Bleed immediately; the eating quality improves dramatically.
Regulations
Minimum legal lengths and bag limits apply in most southern states.