WikiCatchGrey smooth-hound
Mustelus californicus
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Live Anchovies
Effective when fished near the bottom.
- Live Sardines
A good all-around bait for smooth-hounds.
- Ghost Shrimp
Excellent for smooth-hounds in bays and estuaries.
- Pile Worms
Use on a Carolina rig near structure.
Artificial Lures
- Berkley Gulp! SandwormSoft PlasticBuy
Fish on a Carolina or Texas rig.
- Lucky Craft Flash Minnow 110JerkbaitBuy
Effective in clear water and around structure.
- Kastmaster LureSpoonBuy
Retrieve at a moderate pace near the bottom.
- Diamond JigJigBuy
Good choice in deeper water.
- Rapala X-Rap XR10JerkbaitBuy
Suspending action can trigger strikes.
Techniques
Grey smooth-hounds often feed near the bottom, so focus your efforts there; using a fish finder to locate structure can increase your chances of success.
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Where to Find Grey smooth-hound
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Grey smooth-hound?+
Popular baits for Grey smooth-hound include Live Anchovies, Live Sardines, Ghost Shrimp, Pile Worms, Berkley Gulp! Sandworm. Tip: Grey smooth-hounds often feed near the bottom, so focus your efforts there; using a fish finder to locate structure can increase your chances of success.
Where can I catch Grey smooth-hound?+
Grey smooth-hound can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include California, United States; British Columbia, Canada; Baja California, Mexico. WikiCatch lists 22 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Grey smooth-hound get?+
Grey smooth-hound (Mustelus californicus) can reach up to 115.99999700000001 cm in length and 12 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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