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Brassy trevally
Caranx papuensis
Overview
The brassy trevally, Caranx papuensis is a species of large marine fish classified in the jack family, Carangidae.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Pilchards
Excellent all-around bait, readily available.
- Prawns
Effective drifted unweighted or lightly weighted.
- Herring
Use whole or cut into chunks.
- Small Squid
Cast from shore or boat, very effective.
Artificial Lures
- Halco Twisty 40gSpoonBuy
Cast far and retrieve quickly, works well.
- Rapala X-Rap 10MinnowBuy
Twitch and pause retrieve mimics injured baitfish.
- Daiwa Saltiga Slider 140FStickbaitBuy
Walk-the-dog retrieve, attracts topwater strikes.
- Storm Wildeye Swim Shad 03Soft PlasticBuy
Jigging around structure produces.
Techniques
Target areas with current and structure, use a fast retrieve to entice aggressive strikes.
Where to Find Brassy trevally
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Brassy trevally?+
Popular baits for Brassy trevally include Pilchards, Prawns, Herring, Small Squid, Halco Twisty 40g. Tip: Target areas with current and structure, use a fast retrieve to entice aggressive strikes.
Where can I catch Brassy trevally?+
Brassy trevally can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Queensland, Australia; New South Wales, Australia; Western Australia, Australia. WikiCatch lists 30 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Brassy trevally get?+
Brassy trevally (Caranx papuensis) can reach up to 87.99999952316284 cm in length and 6.4 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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