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Bight redfish
Centroberyx gerrardi
Overview
The bight redfish is a member of the order Beryciformes. It is native to the waters off of Australia's southern coast from off Lancelin, Western Australia to Bass Strait where it lives at depths from 10 to 500 m. It can reach sizes of up to 66.0 cm (26.0 in) TL.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Prawns
A very effective and versatile bait.
- Pilchards
Use whole or cut into chunks.
- Squid
Tough and stays on the hook well.
- Small fish
Garfish or mullet are excellent options.
- Beach Worms
Excellent choice when drift fishing.
Artificial Lures
- Daiwa Bait Junkie Minnow 2.5"Soft PlasticBuy
Work slowly along the bottom.
- Halco Twisty 30gSpoonBuy
Cast and retrieve with varying speeds.
- Rapala X-Rap 10CrankbaitBuy
Trolled slowly or with pauses.
- Shimano Lucanus Jig 100gJigBuy
Slowly jigged near structure.
- Berkley Gulp! Nemesis 3"Soft PlasticBuy
Ideal for drift fishing near reefs.
Techniques
Bight redfish are often found around reefs and structures; focus your fishing efforts near these areas, especially during dawn and dusk.
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Where to Find Bight redfish
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Bight redfish?+
Popular baits for Bight redfish include Prawns, Pilchards, Squid, Small fish, Beach Worms. Tip: Bight redfish are often found around reefs and structures; focus your fishing efforts near these areas, especially during dawn and dusk.
Where can I catch Bight redfish?+
Bight redfish can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include New South Wales, Australia; South Australia, Australia. WikiCatch lists 2 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Bight redfish get?+
Bight redfish (Centroberyx gerrardi) can reach up to 66.0000026 cm in length and 10.0322 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.
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