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Hardyhead silverside
Atherinomorus lacunosus
Overview
The hardyhead silverside, also known as the broad-banded hardyhead, broad-banded silverside, Capricorn hardyhead, pitted hardyhead, robust hardyhead, robust silverside, slender hardyhead and wide-banded hardyhead silverside, is a silverside of the family Atherinidae. It occurs in the Indo-Pacific near the surface as well as in the Mediterranean, having invaded as a Lessepsian migrant through the Suez Canal.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Small Prawns
Effective when fished under a float.
- Beach Worms
A readily available natural bait.
- Bloodworms
Excellent attractant; fish on small hooks.
- Squid
Cut into small pieces for bait.
- Crabs
Small, soft-shelled crabs can work well.
Artificial Lures
- Halco Twisty 20gSpoonBuy
Cast far and retrieve quickly.
- Daiwa Silver Creek Minnow 44SMinnowBuy
Twitch and pause retrieve works well.
- Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F7CrankbaitBuy
Good for shallow water retrieve.
- Berkley Gulp! Sandworm 2 inchSoft PlasticBuy
Fish on a small jighead for best results.
- Generic Clouser MinnowFlyBuy
Effective fly pattern, use a clear floating line.
Techniques
Use a light line and small hooks as Hardyhead silversides have small mouths and can be easily spooked.
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Where to Find Hardyhead silverside
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Hardyhead silverside?+
Popular baits for Hardyhead silverside include Small Prawns, Beach Worms, Bloodworms, Squid, Crabs. Tip: Use a light line and small hooks as Hardyhead silversides have small mouths and can be easily spooked.
Where can I catch Hardyhead silverside?+
Hardyhead silverside can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Tỉnh Cà Mau, Vietnam. WikiCatch lists 1 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Hardyhead silverside get?+
Hardyhead silverside (Atherinomorus lacunosus) can reach up to 25 cm in length and 0.5 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.
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