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Atlantic goldeye tilefish
Caulolatilus chrysops
Overview
Caulolatilus chrysops, the Atlantic goldeneye tilefish or gold face tilefish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a tilefish belonging to the family Malacanthidae. It occurs in the western Atlantic Ocean.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Squid
Effective cut bait, goldeye tilefish love squid.
- Crabs
Small to medium sized crabs work well.
- Clams
Another good choice for bottom fishing.
- Shrimp
Live or dead, a versatile option.
- Sand worms
Good bait around sandy or muddy bottoms.
Artificial Lures
- Shimano Butterfly Flat-Fall JigJigBuy
Excellent for vertical jigging, imitate a dying baitfish.
- Berkley Gulp! Saltwater GrubSoft PlasticBuy
Scented grub on a jighead is very effective.
- Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep DiverCrankbaitBuy
Troll this deep-diving minnow near bottom structures.
- Spro Prime Bucktail JigJigBuy
Classic jig with bucktail hair, good for bouncing on the bottom.
- Tsunami Holographic Swim ShadSoft PlasticBuy
Swim shads can be productive with a jighead.
Techniques
Use a fish finder to locate bottom structure, where goldeye tilefish tend to congregate; drift fishing with live bait or jigs is often effective.
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Where to Find Atlantic goldeye tilefish
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Atlantic goldeye tilefish?+
Popular baits for Atlantic goldeye tilefish include Squid, Crabs, Clams, Shrimp, Sand worms. Tip: Use a fish finder to locate bottom structure, where goldeye tilefish tend to congregate; drift fishing with live bait or jigs is often effective.
Where can I catch Atlantic goldeye tilefish?+
Atlantic goldeye tilefish can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Santa Catarina, Brazil; Paraná, Brazil; Alagoas, Brazil. WikiCatch lists 5 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Atlantic goldeye tilefish get?+
Atlantic goldeye tilefish (Caulolatilus chrysops) can reach up to 60.0000024 cm in length and 2 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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