25. Mangrove Jack Plastics Kit

Mangrove jack are one of those iconic and sought after species for many anglers. A fish that can take plenty?of casts to hook and only a split second to destroy your lures and leaders as it buries you deep in structure.

In this chapter of Soft Plastics 101 we look at some go-to plastics and jigheads that have been tested and proven on this tackle busting, toothy terror. From the popular ZMan 3" MinnowZ, 4" DieZel MinnowZ and 4" SwimmerZ, to the topwater action of the 2.75" Finesse FrogZ and the realistic prawn imitation, the ZMan 3.5" EZ ShrimpZ.

Hook these 10X Tough ElaZtech plastics up with the TT Lures HeadlockZ HD jigheads for open water and ChinlockZ and SnakelockZ for snaggy country, add some Pro-Cure Super Gel scent and bend some rods.

While chasing jacks using these plastics and techniques you are also sure to come across some quality by-catch, such as barra, trevally, salmon and fingermark in the north, along with flathead, mulloway, snapper and cod in the south. Fish on!