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Dewfish
Tandanus tandanus
Overview
The eel-tailed catfish is a species of catfish of the family Plotosidae. This fish is also known as dewfish, freshwater catfish, jewfish, and tandan.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Earthworms
A reliable and readily available bait.
- Shrimp
Fresh or frozen shrimp works well.
- Yabbies
A natural food source for Dewfish.
- Bardi Grubs
Highly attractive due to strong scent.
- Chicken Liver
Tough and smelly, stays on the hook.
Artificial Lures
- Rapala Shad Rap 05CrankbaitBuy
Cast near submerged logs and retrieve slowly.
- Spinnerbait Double WillowSpinnerbaitBuy
Good in murky water, flash attracts fish.
- ZMan TRD TicklerZSoft PlasticBuy
Texas rigged, bump along the bottom.
- Daiwa Silver Creek Minnow 44SHard Body MinnowBuy
Twitch it near structure.
- Strike King Red Eye Shad 1/2 ozLipless CrankbaitBuy
Retrieve steadily near bottom.
Techniques
Fish during the evening or early morning when Dewfish are most active, and target areas with structure like submerged logs and rocks.
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Where to Find Dewfish
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Dewfish?+
Popular baits for Dewfish include Earthworms, Shrimp, Yabbies, Bardi Grubs, Chicken Liver. Tip: Fish during the evening or early morning when Dewfish are most active, and target areas with structure like submerged logs and rocks.
Where can I catch Dewfish?+
Dewfish can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Queensland, Australia; New South Wales, Australia; Victoria, Australia. WikiCatch lists 169 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Dewfish get?+
Dewfish (Tandanus tandanus) can reach up to 89.99999761581421 cm in length and 6.8 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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