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Bigeye barracuda

Sphyraena forsteri

Family
Sphyraenidae
Max Length
92 cm
Max Weight
4.1 kg
IUCN Status
NE
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
1

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Live Mullet

    Excellent bait for larger barracuda.

  • Live Pinfish

    Hardy and readily available inshore bait.

  • Live Sardines

    Oily, attractant bait that works well.

  • Live Shrimp

    Effective, but use larger shrimp.

  • Small Live Ballyhoo

    Great choice for trolling.

Artificial Lures

  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep DiverCrankbait

    Works great trolled or casted fast.

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  • Rapala X-Rap 10Crankbait

    Suspending action, effective for pauses.

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  • Kastmaster Spoon 1ozSpoon

    Effective for casting long distances.

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  • Got-cha PlugJig

    Fast retrieves near the surface work well.

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  • MirrOlure Top Dog Jr.Topwater

    Walk-the-dog action entices strikes.

    Buy

Techniques

Use a wire leader to prevent bite-offs due to their sharp teeth; a fast retrieve often triggers strikes.

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Where to Find Bigeye barracuda

จังหวัดลพบุรี, Thailand1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Bigeye barracuda?+

Popular baits for Bigeye barracuda include Live Mullet, Live Pinfish, Live Sardines, Live Shrimp, Small Live Ballyhoo. Tip: Use a wire leader to prevent bite-offs due to their sharp teeth; a fast retrieve often triggers strikes.

Where can I catch Bigeye barracuda?+

Bigeye barracuda can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include จังหวัดลพบุรี, Thailand. WikiCatch lists 1 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Bigeye barracuda get?+

Bigeye barracuda (Sphyraena forsteri) can reach up to 92.2999978 cm in length and 4.1 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.

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