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Bowtie damselfish

Neoglyphidodon melas

Family
Pomacentridae
Max Length
18 cm
Max Weight
0.1 kg
IUCN Status
NE
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
1

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Small Crustaceans

    Shrimp, crabs, amphipods; readily accepted.

  • Worms

    Bloodworms or marine worms are effective.

  • Mussels

    Chop into small pieces for chum and hook bait.

  • Squid

    Small pieces, very attractive to damselfish.

  • Clams

    Use the meat from small clams.

Artificial Lures

  • Berkley Gulp! Alive! CrabbySoft Plastic

    Scent and action drive strikes.

    Buy
  • Daiwa Chinook S 7gSpoon

    Small, flashy spoon is highly effective.

    Buy
  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F7Crankbait

    Small minnow profile mimics prey.

    Buy
  • Mepps Aglia #0Spinner

    Small size, shiny blade is very tempting.

    Buy
  • Tiemco Soft Shell CicadaFly

    Damselfish strike surface lures!

    Buy

Techniques

Use small hooks (size 10-14) and light line (4-6 lb test) when targeting Bowtie damselfish, as they have small mouths.

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Where to Find Bowtie damselfish

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Bowtie damselfish?+

Popular baits for Bowtie damselfish include Small Crustaceans, Worms, Mussels, Squid, Clams. Tip: Use small hooks (size 10-14) and light line (4-6 lb test) when targeting Bowtie damselfish, as they have small mouths.

Where can I catch Bowtie damselfish?+

Bowtie damselfish can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Pahang, Malaysia. WikiCatch lists 1 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Bowtie damselfish get?+

Bowtie damselfish (Neoglyphidodon melas) can reach up to 18.000000699999998 cm in length and 0.1427 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.

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