5 Essential Tips for a Successful Fishing Trip

🎯 1. Use Ultralight, Sensitive Gear
Ajing is all about finesse. Opt for:
•     Rods rated for 0.3–7g lures with a fast tip for bite detection
•     Reels in the 1000–2000 size range with smooth drag
•     PE lines (0.1–0.4) paired with fluorocarbon leaders for stealth and sensitivity
This setup helps you feel subtle bites and present micro-lures naturally.

🧠 2. Master Micro-Lure Presentation
Ajing targets small, cautious fish like Yellowtail. Success hinges on:
•     Jig heads between 0.3g–2g
•     Soft plastics around 1.5–3.0 inches
•     Slow, twitchy retrieves or dead-stick techniques
Let the lure flutter and pause—mimicking plankton or small baitfish is key.

🌊 3. Fish the Right Conditions
Aji are schooling fish that respond to:
•     Low light: dawn, dusk, or night under artificial lights
•     Water temps above 13°C
•     Coastal structures, estuaries, and piers with current flow
Use tide charts and moon phases to time your sessions for peak activity.

🪢 4. Refine Your Knots and Rigs
Precision matters. Practice:
•     FG knot for PE to fluorocarbon connection
•     Loop knots for better lure action
•     Simple rigs like single jig head or drop-shot for vertical presentation
Clean, strong connections reduce gear failure and improve lure movement.

🧪 5. Observe, Adapt, and Record
Ajing rewards attention to detail. Keep a log of:
•     Water conditions, moon phase, and bite times
•     Lure colour and weight effectiveness
•     Fish size and behaviour
This builds your local knowledge and helps refine your technique over time

"This is just general advice for fishing around Sydney Harbour. You don`t need to follow it to the letter—have fun, try different knots, Different locations, and Rigs you’ll still catch yakkas / Yellowtail.