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Thanks for the replies. Although I am not a staunch greenie, I do agree with Jon and will look for alternatives to the biodegradable balloons or most likely just try without a float. I know where we are going there is a significant population of resident turtle and dugong that are seen around the jetty every day. Would hate to be responsible for harm to one of these. And I'm sure if the locals trace it back to my balloon, I will become the "live bait". Thanks for all the suggestions.

Thanks for the replies, once I catch some live bait what is the best way to rig them ?? Again, do I need sinkers or is it just a floating trace

Howdy, We are heading to a small island in northern Vanuatu on a family trip soon. Have seen some pics of Trevally (?bluefin) and other species being caught right off the small jetty where we are staying (hopefully see attachment). While I was planning on just taking poppers/stickbaits but I emailed the bloke who caught them and he said he used live bait the locals helped him catch. I have never live baited before. I would greatly appreciate any advice on live bait rigs - do I need a small sinker, is a single hook enough for small baits etc ? Any info would be great particularly as it relates to these trevally. Any help appreciated. Many thanks.