Six-spine Leatherjacket illustration
Species

Six-spine Leatherjacket

Meuschenia freycineti
Tier 3Eating8/10light tackleNSWVICSAWATAS
0 waypoints25–40 cm (max 60 cm) typical

Overview: about six-spine leatherjacket

Common southern Australian leatherjacket of reef and weed, often a bycatch when chasing snapper or bream. Tough skin, soft mouth — but firm white flesh once filleted. Good light-tackle target on tiny baits.

Biology: Six-spine Leatherjacket size, diet & habitat

Habitat
Bay, Reef
Typical size
25–40 cm (max 60 cm)
Weight
0.3–1.5 kg
Depth range
2–40 m
Diet
small invertebrates, weed
Global range
Southern Australia

How to target: Six-spine Leatherjacket angling strategies

Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.

  • small baits on long-shanked hooks
  • prawn under floats over weed

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