Catching garfish in South Australia can be a fun and rewarding experience! Garfish are commonly found along the coastal waters of South Australia, especially during the warmer months. Here are some tips to help you catch garfish:

1. Location: Garfish are often found in shallow waters near seagrass beds, sandy bottoms, jetties, and rocky shorelines. Look for areas with clear water and good visibility.

2. Bait: Garfish are known to be attracted to small pieces of bait such as bits of gents or maggots, cockles, prawn, squid, or fish fillets. You can also use small pieces of bread or even small pieces of silver fish. The use of burley is always a good way of attracting garfish but once they are around remove burley and use a sponge with tuna oil or fish oil to keep them around and interested.

3. Rigging: A simple and effective rig for catching garfish is a float rig. This typically consists of a pencil float or blackfish float, a small size #10 or #12 hooks either long shank or beak hooks, and a split shot sinker. Adjust the depth of your bait depending on where you are fishing. You made also add a small plastic burley cage.

4. Technique: Garfish are known to be light biters, so it's important to pay close attention to your line for any subtle float movements. When you see the float dip or move, gently lift your rod to set the hook.

5. Tides and conditions: Garfish tend to be more active during high tide, so consider fishing around this time for better chances of success. Also, early morning and late afternoon can be prime times for garfish feeding.

6. Patience: Garfish can be finicky eaters, so patience is key when targeting them. Be prepared to wait for them to take the bait and avoid making sudden movements that could scare them off.

Remember to check local regulations and make sure you know the bag limit and size limits before heading out to catch garfish in South Australia. Good luck and enjoy your fishing experience!

If you require any further local knowledge, visit the team at Reel N Deal Tackle. We can help you personally from rod & reel selection to helping you set up your first garfish rig.