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Blackhead seabream

Acanthopagrus schlegelii

Family
Sparidae
Max Length
50 cm
Max Weight
3.2 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
5

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Shrimp

    Effective all year round.

  • Ragworm

    Popular choice for consistent bites.

  • Lugworm

    Use in sandy bottom areas.

  • Sand Crab

    Good for targeting larger fish.

  • Small Fish

    Use small live or dead baitfish.

Artificial Lures

  • Maria Mucho Lucir MH-40Metal Jig

    Use jigging motion near the bottom.

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  • Daiwa Silver Creek Minnow 50SMinnow

    Twitch retrieve works well.

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  • Ecogear Aqua Swim Shrimp 4Soft Plastic

    Rig weedless with a weighted hook.

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  • Jackson Pintail Tune 27Vibration Lure

    Great for covering ground quickly.

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  • DUO Tide Minnow Slim 120Minnow

    Cast far for deeper areas.

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Techniques

Vary your retrieve speed until you find what the fish are responding to on the day and use a fluorocarbon leader.

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Where to Find Blackhead seabream

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Blackhead seabream?+

Popular baits for Blackhead seabream include Shrimp, Ragworm, Lugworm, Sand Crab, Small Fish. Tip: Vary your retrieve speed until you find what the fish are responding to on the day and use a fluorocarbon leader.

Where can I catch Blackhead seabream?+

Blackhead seabream can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include 静岡県, Japan; 東京都, Japan. WikiCatch lists 5 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Blackhead seabream get?+

Blackhead seabream (Acanthopagrus schlegelii) can reach up to 50 cm in length and 3.2 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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