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Comber

Serranus cabrilla

Family
Serranidae
Max Length
40 cm
Max Weight
1.5 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
10

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Shrimp

    Excellent all-around bait, works well in various conditions.

  • Ragworm (bloodworm)

    Highly attractive to Comber, especially for bottom fishing.

  • Small Fish (e.g., Sardine)

    Effective for larger Comber, use as cut bait or whole.

  • Squid

    Tough bait, stays on the hook longer, good scent.

  • Sand Eel

    Can be used whole or cut in pieces.

Artificial Lures

  • Rapala Original Floater 07Minnow

    Cast and retrieve with varied speeds.

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  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep DiverMinnow

    Good for trolling or deep casting.

    Buy
  • Mepps Aglia #3Spinner

    Classic lure, attracts with flash and vibration.

    Buy
  • Zoom Trick WormSoft Plastic

    Texas or Carolina rigged, great for bottom fishing.

    Buy
  • Savage Gear Sandeel SlugSoft Plastic

    Effective when retrieved with a jighead.

    Buy

Techniques

Fish near rocky areas or reefs where Comber like to hide, and vary your retrieve speed to find what works best.

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Where to Find Comber

Occitanie, France1 spotsSisačko-moslavačka županija, Croatia1 spotsCanarias, Spain1 spotsLiguria, Italy1 spotsZadarska županija, Croatia1 spotsPrimorsko-goranska županija, Croatia1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Comber?+

Popular baits for Comber include Shrimp, Ragworm (bloodworm), Small Fish (e.g., Sardine), Squid, Sand Eel. Tip: Fish near rocky areas or reefs where Comber like to hide, and vary your retrieve speed to find what works best.

Where can I catch Comber?+

Comber can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Occitanie, France; Sisačko-moslavačka županija, Croatia; Canarias, Spain. WikiCatch lists 10 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Comber get?+

Comber (Serranus cabrilla) can reach up to 40.0000006 cm in length and 1.5 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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