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Chocolate hind

Cephalopholis boenak

Family
Serranidae
Max Length
30 cm
Max Weight
0.8 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
6

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Live Prawns

    Hook through the tail for natural presentation.

  • Small Live Fish (e.g., Hardyheads)

    Hook behind the dorsal fin.

  • Squid

    Cut into strips or use whole small squid.

  • Crabs

    Remove claws to prevent tangling.

  • Worms

    Use saltwater worms for best results.

Artificial Lures

  • Rapala Original Floater 07Minnow

    Twitch near structure for best action.

    Buy
  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F1140Minnow

    Effective in clear water conditions.

    Buy
  • Daiwa Bait Junkie Minnow 2.5"Soft Plastic

    Rig on a jig head and hop along the bottom.

    Buy
  • Halco Twisty 20gSpoon

    Cast and retrieve quickly in open water.

    Buy
  • Shimano Coltsniper 28gJig

    Jig vertically near reefs and drop offs.

    Buy

Techniques

Target areas near reefs, rocks, and wrecks where Chocolate Hind ambush prey; use a slow to moderate retrieve to entice strikes.

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Where to Find Chocolate hind

Kepulauan Riau, Indonesia2 spotsจังหวัดลพบุรี, Thailand1 spotsAceh, Indonesia1 spotsTỉnh Cà Mau, Vietnam1 spotsPalawan, Philippines1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Chocolate hind?+

Popular baits for Chocolate hind include Live Prawns, Small Live Fish (e.g., Hardyheads), Squid, Crabs, Worms. Tip: Target areas near reefs, rocks, and wrecks where Chocolate Hind ambush prey; use a slow to moderate retrieve to entice strikes.

Where can I catch Chocolate hind?+

Chocolate hind can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Kepulauan Riau, Indonesia; จังหวัดลพบุรี, Thailand; Aceh, Indonesia. WikiCatch lists 6 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Chocolate hind get?+

Chocolate hind (Cephalopholis boenak) can reach up to 30.0000012 cm in length and 0.7597 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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