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African coris

Coris gaimard

Family
Labridae
Max Length
40 cm
Max Weight
1.9 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
2

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Small Crabs

    A natural food source; use small hooks.

  • Shrimp

    A versatile and readily available bait.

  • Bloodworms

    Highly attractive to many reef fish.

  • Squid

    Cut into small pieces for enticing bites.

Artificial Lures

  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F9Minnow

    A classic, great for imitating baitfish.

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  • Berkley Gulp! SandwormSoft Plastic

    Effective scent; natural presentation.

    Buy
  • Tsunami Holographic Swim ShadSwimbait

    Reflects light well; attracts attention.

    Buy
  • Kastmaster Acorn Spoon 1/4 ozSpoon

    Compact spoon, good casting distance.

    Buy
  • Daiwa Silver Creek MinnowMinnow

    Great for jigging and fast retrieval.

    Buy

Techniques

Target areas around reefs and rocks where they forage; a slow retrieve with occasional twitches often triggers strikes.

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Where to Find African coris

Maluku, Indonesia1 spotsBali, Indonesia1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for African coris?+

Popular baits for African coris include Small Crabs, Shrimp, Bloodworms, Squid, Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F9. Tip: Target areas around reefs and rocks where they forage; a slow retrieve with occasional twitches often triggers strikes.

Where can I catch African coris?+

African coris can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Maluku, Indonesia; Bali, Indonesia. WikiCatch lists 2 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do African coris get?+

African coris (Coris gaimard) can reach up to 40.0000006 cm in length and 1.9479 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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