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Eyestripe surgeonfish
Acanthurus dussumieri
Overview
Acanthurus dussumieri, commonly known as Dussumier's surgeonfish, the eye-stripe surgeonfish or the ornate surgeonfish, is a ray-finned fish from the Indo-Pacific. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to a maximum length of 54 cm (21 in) but 35 cm (14 in) is a more usual size.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Seaweed
Green algae preferred.
- Small Crustaceans
Shrimp or amphipods work well.
- Clams
Open and placed on the hook.
- Small Pieces of Squid
Tough and stays on the hook longer.
Artificial Lures
- Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F1158CrankbaitBuy
Effective for triggering strikes.
- Berkley Gulp! Alive! ShrimpSoft PlasticBuy
Scent attracts surgeonfish.
- Blue Fox Vibrax SpinnerSpinnerBuy
Flashy, attracts attention.
- Daiwa Saltiga SK JigJigBuy
Vertical jigging around structure.
- Clouser MinnowFlyBuy
Olive or white patterns, small sizes.
Techniques
Use a light wire hook to avoid spooking fish and chum the water with small pieces of seaweed to attract surgeonfish to your fishing spot.
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Where to Find Eyestripe surgeonfish
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Eyestripe surgeonfish?+
Popular baits for Eyestripe surgeonfish include Seaweed, Small Crustaceans, Clams, Small Pieces of Squid, Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F1158. Tip: Use a light wire hook to avoid spooking fish and chum the water with small pieces of seaweed to attract surgeonfish to your fishing spot.
Where can I catch Eyestripe surgeonfish?+
Eyestripe surgeonfish can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Hawaii, United States; Alaska, United States; New York, United States. WikiCatch lists 7 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Eyestripe surgeonfish get?+
Eyestripe surgeonfish (Acanthurus dussumieri) can reach up to 54.0000021 cm in length and 5.2018 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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