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Harry hotlips

Harry hotlips

Plectorhinchus gibbosus

Family
Haemulidae
Max Length
75 cm
Max Weight
15.2 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater, freshwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
5

Overview

Plectorhinchus gibbosus, commonly known as the Harry hotlips, black sweetlips, brown sweetlips, dusky sweetlips, gibbous sweetlips, hairy hotlips or humpback sweetlips, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a sweetlips belonging to the subfamily Plectorhinchinae, one of two subfamilies in the family Haemulidae, the grunts. It is native to the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans.

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Prawns

    Use fresh, live prawns for best results.

  • Squid

    Cut squid into strips and use as bait.

  • Small fish

    Live baitfish like sardines or herring.

  • Crabs

    Smaller crabs, whole or halved, work well.

Artificial Lures

  • Shimano Coltsniper Jerk 100SJerkbait

    Retrieve with jerks and pauses.

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  • Halco Twisty 40gSpoon

    Cast far and retrieve quickly.

    Buy
  • Rapala X-Rap Magnum 10Trolling Lure

    Effective when trolled near reefs.

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  • Berkley Gulp! Saltwater Swimming Mullet 4 inchSoft Plastic

    Rig on a jig head.

    Buy

Techniques

Harry Hotlips often congregate near reefs and rocky outcrops; try fishing near these structures during dawn or dusk for optimal results.

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Where to Find Harry hotlips

Queensland, Australia3 spotsNew South Wales, Australia1 spotsKwale, Kenya1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Harry hotlips?+

Popular baits for Harry hotlips include Prawns, Squid, Small fish, Crabs, Shimano Coltsniper Jerk 100S. Tip: Harry Hotlips often congregate near reefs and rocky outcrops; try fishing near these structures during dawn or dusk for optimal results.

Where can I catch Harry hotlips?+

Harry hotlips can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Queensland, Australia; New South Wales, Australia; Kwale, Kenya. WikiCatch lists 5 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Harry hotlips get?+

Harry hotlips (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) can reach up to 75 cm in length and 15.2442 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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