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Bluespotted tuskfish
Choerodon cauteroma
Overview
The bluespotted tuskfish is a species of wrasse native to the coastal waters of northwestern Australia. They occur in reef environments, preferring areas with sandy substrates or weedy growth. This species can reach a length of 36 cm (14 in).
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Prawns
Use fresh or live prawns for best results.
- Crabs
Small, live crabs are a very effective bait.
- Squid
Cut squid into strips or use whole small squid.
- Worms
Beach worms or bloodworms work well.
- Yabbies
A favorite bait, fished live or dead.
Artificial Lures
- Daiwa Bait Junkie Minnow 2.5"Soft PlasticBuy
Rig on a jighead and hop it along the bottom.
- Halco Twisty 40gSpoonBuy
Cast and retrieve quickly around reefs.
- Rapala X-Rap 10CrankbaitBuy
Trolled slowly near rocky areas.
- Shimano Colt Sniper 40gJigBuy
Jigged vertically near structure.
- ZMan TRD BugZSoft PlasticBuy
Excellent on a ned rig near structure.
Techniques
Target areas with broken reef, rubble, and weedy patches as Bluespotted Tuskfish are often found foraging in these habitats, and use a slow retrieve with your lure or bait.
Where to Find Bluespotted tuskfish
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Bluespotted tuskfish?+
Popular baits for Bluespotted tuskfish include Prawns, Crabs, Squid, Worms, Yabbies. Tip: Target areas with broken reef, rubble, and weedy patches as Bluespotted Tuskfish are often found foraging in these habitats, and use a slow retrieve with your lure or bait.
Where can I catch Bluespotted tuskfish?+
Bluespotted tuskfish can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Western Australia, Australia. WikiCatch lists 1 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Bluespotted tuskfish get?+
Bluespotted tuskfish (Choerodon cauteroma) can reach up to 36.000001399999995 cm in length and 1.3798 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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