Salty Dog Whole Small Bonito Bait

Get the edge on your next fishing trip with Salty Dog whole small bonito bait – a premium, high-performance bait trusted by Kiwi anglers for targeting snapper, kingfish, and other hard-fighting species.

Known for its oily flesh and strong scent trail, bonito is one of the most effective natural baits available. These smaller whole bonito are perfect for rigging whole, butterflying, or cutting into durable strip baits that stay on the hook in tough conditions.

🐟 Why Choose Bonito Bait?

Bonito is a favourite in New Zealand waters thanks to its high oil content, which disperses scent quickly and draws fish in from a distance. It’s especially effective when straylining or fishing deeper structure where scent is key.

⚙️ Product Features:

• Premium Salty Dog whole small bonito

• High oil content for maximum attraction

• Ideal for whole bait rigs, cut baits, or butterflied presentations

• Tough flesh holds well on the hook

• Suitable for snapper, kingfish, kahawai, and reef species

🌊 Perfect For:

• Straylining for snapper

• Targeting kingfish and larger predators

• Rock fishing and surfcasting

• Offshore and inshore fishing missions

📦 Storage & Handling:

Keep frozen until use. Thaw as needed and keep chilled to maintain freshness and bait integrity while fishing.