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Barcheek trevally

Carangoides plagiotaenia

Family
Carangidae
Max Length
50 cm
Max Weight
3 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
1

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Small Prawns

    Use on a running sinker rig.

  • Whitebait

    Excellent for drifting or slow trolling.

  • Pilchards

    Cut into chunks or whole.

  • Squid

    Strips or small whole squid are effective.

  • Herring

    Use as a cut bait on a paternoster rig.

Artificial Lures

  • Halco Twisty 40gSpoon

    Great for fast retrieves and casting.

    Buy
  • Rapala X-Rap 10Minnow

    Suspending action triggers strikes.

    Buy
  • Daiwa Bait Junkie Minnow 2.5"Soft Plastic

    Fish on a jighead near structure.

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  • Nomad Design Madmacs 115Metal Casting Jig

    Ideal for long casts at schools of fish.

    Buy
  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F1158Minnow

    Trolled or retrieved at a steady pace.

    Buy

Techniques

Target areas with strong currents or drop-offs, and use a fast retrieve to entice aggressive strikes.

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Where to Find Barcheek trevally

Maluku, Indonesia1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Barcheek trevally?+

Popular baits for Barcheek trevally include Small Prawns, Whitebait, Pilchards, Squid, Herring. Tip: Target areas with strong currents or drop-offs, and use a fast retrieve to entice aggressive strikes.

Where can I catch Barcheek trevally?+

Barcheek trevally can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Maluku, Indonesia. WikiCatch lists 1 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Barcheek trevally get?+

Barcheek trevally (Carangoides plagiotaenia) can reach up to 50 cm in length and 3 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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