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Cockles frozen bait — Earlybird Bait Western Australia

Shellfish bait

Cockles

Pack size: 500g packets

Cockles are small saltwater clams (family Cardiidae). Strong scent dispersion makes them effective in current.

Earlybird Bait is wholesale only. Find a nearby retailer or apply to stock our range at your store.

Full product rundown

Practical guidance for storage, rigging and fishing this bait around Perth and wider WA waters.

Freezing and storage

Keep at -18°C or below until use. Thaw only the quantity needed for one trip; do not refreeze after thawing.

Rigs and jigs

Match rig weight to depth and current — lighter for estuaries, heavier for surf or offshore. Present bait naturally near structure or bait trails.

Hook and jig sizes

#6–#2 long-shank; small ball sinker.

Bait prep and handling

Use fresh-looking meat; replace if washed out by surf.

Best conditions

Fish dawn, dusk and tide changes. Reduce lead and leader size when water is clear and fish are cautious.

Where to use in Perth

Beach edges and sheltered inshore drifts where scent can spread.

Best target species

Whiting, Bream, Herring

How to fish this bait

Present on light paternoster or running rig; crack shell slightly for extra scent in slow sessions.

Seasonality and local conditions

Performs across WA seasons, with best windows around dawn, dusk and tidal movement.