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Cottonmouth jack
Uraspis secunda
Overview
The cottonmouth jack is a gamefish in the family Carangidae. It was first described in 1860 by Cuban zoologist Felipe Poey in his two-volume work Historia Natural de la Isla de Cuba, or "Natural History of the Island of Cuba". It is also known as the cottonmouth trevally.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Small live shrimp
Effective when drifted near structure.
- Live pilchards
Cast near reefs or dropoffs.
- Live pinfish
Bottom fishing or slow trolling.
- Live squid
A good all-around bait.
Artificial Lures
- Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep DiverCrankbaitBuy
Trolled around reefs and ledges.
- Rapala X-Rap 10JerkbaitBuy
Twitched erratically for reaction strikes.
- Got-cha E-Series Jig FishJigBuy
Vertical jigging near structure.
- Savage Gear Sand Eel SwimbaitSoft PlasticBuy
Retrieve with a steady swimming action.
- Kastmaster XLSpoonBuy
Long casts and fast retrieves.
Techniques
Cottonmouth jacks often school; if you catch one, stay in the area and continue fishing as others may be nearby.
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Where to Find Cottonmouth jack
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Cottonmouth jack?+
Popular baits for Cottonmouth jack include Small live shrimp, Live pilchards, Live pinfish, Live squid, Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep Diver. Tip: Cottonmouth jacks often school; if you catch one, stay in the area and continue fishing as others may be nearby.
Where can I catch Cottonmouth jack?+
Cottonmouth jack can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Paraná, Brazil; Hawaii, United States; Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. WikiCatch lists 4 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Cottonmouth jack get?+
Cottonmouth jack (Uraspis secunda) can reach up to 50 cm in length and 2 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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