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Tuna Heads frozen bait — Earlybird Bait Western Australia

Large format bait

Tuna Heads

Pack size: 2kg packets

Earlybird Bait Tuna Heads available in 2kg packets (6 packets per carton). Heavy-duty bait suited to crab pots, sharks and offshore use.

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

8/0+ for shark; pot bait — no hook required.

Bait prep and handling

Quarter heads for pots if needed; use gloves — oily and messy.

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

Offshore and deep metro marks for pots and large predator fishing.

Best target species

Crab, Shark, Large Demersals

How to fish this bait

Secure in crab pots or fish on heavy gear for shark sessions.

Seasonality and local conditions

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