Micro Jigs
From snapper and samsonfish offshore to bream and flathead in the estuaries - micro jigs catch everything. We stock 35+ micro jigs across 12 premium brands including Hayabusa, Majorcraft, Xesta, Palms, and Oceans Legacy. Whether you're slow pitch jigging the reefs off Rottnest or flicking micro metals around the Swan River, we've got the right jig for the job.
How to Fish Micro Jigs
Micro jigging is one of the most versatile techniques in fishing. Use 3-7g jigs for estuary species like bream, whiting, and flathead in shallow water. Step up to 10-20g for inshore reef species and snapper in moderate depths. For deeper reef work targeting samsonfish, dhufish, and baldchin groper, 20-40g micro jigs fished on light spin or slow pitch setups are deadly.
Rod pairing: Light spin rods rated 2-6kg or dedicated micro jigging/slow pitch rods work best. Pair with a 2500-4000 size spinning reel spooled with PE0.6-1.0 braid and 8-16lb fluorocarbon leader.
Technique: Cast or drop your jig, let it sink to the bottom, then use short sharp lifts of the rod tip followed by a controlled fall. Most bites come on the drop - the flutter and flash of a micro jig on the fall triggers the strike.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size micro jig for snapper?
For snapper fishing off Perth, use 15-40g micro jigs depending on depth and current. The Oceans Legacy Roven in 20-60g and Majorcraft JigPara Micro in 10-15g are both excellent choices. Fish them on a slow pitch or light jigging rod with PE0.8-1.5 braid.
What's the best micro jig rod?
For dedicated micro jigging, look at the Oceans Legacy Elementus or Cloud 9 series, Majorcraft Crostage, or Palms Slow Blatt Cast rods. Match your rod rating to the jig weight you'll be using most - a 2-15g rod for estuary work, or 10-60g for offshore micro jigging.
Can you micro jig from shore?
Absolutely! Micro jigs are brilliant for shore-based fishing. Cast 5-15g micro jigs from rocks, jetties, and beaches to target tailor, herring, skippy, flathead, and even squid. Use a 7-8ft light spin rod with 2500 size reel for the best casting distance.
What species can you catch on micro jigs in Perth?
Micro jigs catch almost everything in WA waters - snapper, samsonfish, dhufish, baldchin groper, breaksea cod, skippy, tailor, herring, bream, flathead, whiting, trevally, and even squid. The versatility is what makes them so popular.
Do you ship micro jigs Australia-wide?
Yes! We ship all micro jigs Australia-wide with free shipping on orders over $150. Most orders ship same or next business day from our store in Nedlands, Perth.
