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Crescent sweetlips

Plectorhinchus cinctus

Family
Haemulidae
Max Length
60 cm
Max Weight
7.3 kg
IUCN Status
NE
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
1

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Prawns

    Effective when fished near reef structures.

  • Squid

    Cut squid strips work well on a small hook.

  • Small fish

    Use live bait near drop-offs

  • Bloodworms

    Attractive to smaller fish that sweetlips eat.

Artificial Lures

  • Daiwa Silver Creek Minnow 44SMinnow

    Retrieve slowly near structure.

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  • Halco Twisty 20gSpoon

    Cast and retrieve at varying speeds.

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  • Berkley Gulp! Nemesis 3 inchSoft Plastic

    Texas-rigged is effective near reefs.

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  • Rapala X-Rap 10Minnow

    Twitch and pause retrieve triggers strikes.

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  • Nomad Madmacs 40gMetal Jig

    Jig vertically when fish are deep.

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Techniques

Use a light wire hook, as crescent sweetlips have relatively small mouths; fish near structure and be patient, as they can be cautious feeders.

Where to Find Crescent sweetlips

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Crescent sweetlips?+

Popular baits for Crescent sweetlips include Prawns, Squid, Small fish, Bloodworms, Daiwa Silver Creek Minnow 44S. Tip: Use a light wire hook, as crescent sweetlips have relatively small mouths; fish near structure and be patient, as they can be cautious feeders.

Where can I catch Crescent sweetlips?+

Crescent sweetlips can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Queensland, Australia. WikiCatch lists 1 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Crescent sweetlips get?+

Crescent sweetlips (Plectorhinchus cinctus) can reach up to 60.0000024 cm in length and 7.3438 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.

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