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Butterfly whiptail

Pentapodus setosus

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

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Small prawns

    Effective, especially when peeled.

  • Squid strips

    Tough and releases scent.

  • Bloodworms

    Highly attractive to many fish.

  • Sandworms

    Good for bottom fishing.

  • Pilchards

    Cut into small pieces and used as bait.

Artificial Lures

  • Daiwa Silver Creek Minnow 44SMinnow Lure

    Great for imitating small baitfish.

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  • Halco Twisty 20gSpoon

    Enticing wobble that attracts strikes.

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  • Z-Man TRD BugZSoft Plastic

    Fished on a jighead, irresistible action.

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  • Maria Squash S70Topwater Lure

    Walk the dog for surface action.

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  • Berkley Gulp! Alive! Minnow 3 inchSoft Plastic

    Excellent scent dispersion.

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Techniques

Use a light wire hook with minimal weight to allow for a natural presentation of your bait or lure.

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Where to Find Butterfly whiptail

Tỉnh Cà Mau, Vietnam1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Butterfly whiptail?+

Popular baits for Butterfly whiptail include Small prawns, Squid strips, Bloodworms, Sandworms, Pilchards. Tip: Use a light wire hook with minimal weight to allow for a natural presentation of your bait or lure.

Where can I catch Butterfly whiptail?+

Butterfly whiptail can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Tỉnh Cà Mau, Vietnam. WikiCatch lists 1 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Butterfly whiptail get?+

Butterfly whiptail (Pentapodus setosus) 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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