Offal bait
Ox Heart
Pack size: 1kg packets
Ox heart pieces that hold firm on the hook. A proven bait for whiting and herring.
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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.
Bait prep and handling
Keep strips cold; change when soft or after crabs attack.
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
Metro jetties and river walls during herring and whiting runs.
Best target species
Whiting, Herring
How to fish this bait
Cut pencil-thin strips; thread multiple times on long-shank hook. Fish mid-water for herring, near bottom for whiting.
Seasonality and local conditions
Performs across WA seasons, with best windows around dawn, dusk and tidal movement.
