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Blacktail comber

Serranus atricauda

Family
Serranidae
Max Length
43 cm
Max Weight
2 kg
IUCN Status
DD
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
1

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Small shrimp

    Excellent all-around bait; use live or dead.

  • Sand eels

    A natural prey item; use on a small hook.

  • Small squid

    Cut into strips for a scent attractant.

  • Ragworms (lugworms)

    Effective when fished on the seabed.

Artificial Lures

  • Rapala Original Floater 07Crankbait

    Trolled slowly works well.

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  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F1147-HGHMinnow

    Jerking retrieves mimic fleeing baitfish.

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  • Storm Wildeye Swim Shad 03Soft Plastic

    Effective when retrieved erratically.

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  • Daiwa Saltiga SK Jig 40gJig

    Vertical jigging around structure is key.

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Techniques

Fish near rocky structures and reefs where blacktail comber often congregate, and vary your retrieve speed until you find what triggers a strike.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Blacktail comber?+

Popular baits for Blacktail comber include Small shrimp, Sand eels, Small squid, Ragworms (lugworms), Rapala Original Floater 07. Tip: Fish near rocky structures and reefs where blacktail comber often congregate, and vary your retrieve speed until you find what triggers a strike.

How big do Blacktail comber get?+

Blacktail comber (Serranus atricauda) can reach up to 43.2 cm in length and 2 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is DD.

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