Australian bonytongue

Scleropages jardinii

Family

Osteoglossidae

Max Length

100 cm

Max Weight

17.2 kg

IUCN Status

Water Type

freshwater

Fishing Spots

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

Yabbies
Excellent general bait, good hook coverage
Grasshoppers
Effective when bonytongue are surface feeding
Shrimp
Freshwater shrimp, peeled for scent
Earthworms
Readily available, bonytongue find them appetizing
Crickets
Another great bait for surface feeders

Artificial Lures

Rapala Skitter Pop 09Popper
Aggressively worked on the surface
Buy
Daiwa Bait Junkie Minnow 2.5"Soft Plastic
Rigged weedless or on a jighead
Buy
Mepps Aglia Long #2Spinner
Silver or gold blades are highly effective
Buy
Strike King Red Eye Shad 1/2ozLipless Crankbait
Retrieve quickly near cover, vary the retrieve.
Buy
Z-Man WillowVibe Spinnerbait 3/8ozSpinnerbait
Versatile bait around structure.
Buy

Techniques

Target structure like submerged logs and weed edges, using a slow retrieve and pausing occasionally to entice strikes.

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Where to Find Australian bonytongue

Queensland, Australia1 spots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Australian bonytongue?+

Popular baits for Australian bonytongue include Yabbies, Grasshoppers, Shrimp, Earthworms, Crickets. Tip: Target structure like submerged logs and weed edges, using a slow retrieve and pausing occasionally to entice strikes.

Where can I catch Australian bonytongue?+

Australian bonytongue can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Queensland, Australia. WikiCatch lists 2 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Australian bonytongue get?+

Australian bonytongue (Scleropages jardinii) can reach up to 100 cm in length and 17.2 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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