b'Species Profile John DoryAlways use a net to land John dory as their delicate mouths can tear easily with hooks falling out.It is also a good idea toyour livie, and I know of use heavier line for yourmany anglers who have mainline, say 15kg and ahooked up and lost huge leader of between 18- fish on live baits in the foul 24kg as it wont botherwhen using lighter gear.a JD but a strugglingUsing a 4/0 or 5/0 livie will also attract bigcircle hook is also a good snapper or kingfish.Youoption and put through of course want to increasesmaller live baits backs, your chances of landingjust in front of the dorsal these bigger species iffin.Small kahawai are the they turn up, so dontbest for lasting longer in break out the 15-20lb setthe water, then mackerel for live baiting on poorand finally sprats (yellow swimming Johnnies.Iteyed mullet), which are really pays to consider thisthe smallest live baitA live bait tank full of if that 30lb+ kingie turnsto consider and bettermackerel is your best bet up unexpectedly to smashthan having none. for catching John dory.50FISHING IN GODZONE MAGAZINE'