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Humpnose big-eye bream
Monotaxis grandoculis
Overview
Monotaxis grandoculis, commonly known as the humpnose big-eye bream, bigeye barenose, bigeye bream, bigeye emperor, grand-eyed porgy fish, humpnose sea-bream, large-eye bream, mu or roundtooth large-eye bream, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Lethrinidae, the emperors and emperor breams. This species is found in the Indian and Pacific Ocean.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Peeled prawns
Highly effective; readily available.
- Squid strips
Tough and stays on the hook well.
- Small crabs
Natural food source; enticing scent.
- Worms
Good all-around bait; easy to use.
- Cut fish
Use oily fish for scent attraction.
Artificial Lures
- Daiwa Gekkabijin Ajing Beam Stick 2.2Soft PlasticBuy
Effective when jigged slowly near the bottom.
- Rapala X-Rap 10CrankbaitBuy
Retrieve with pauses for best results.
- Halco Twisty 40gSpoonBuy
Cast and retrieve quickly or vertically jig.
- Maria Mucho Lucir 30gJigBuy
Good casting distance in strong currents.
- Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F1142 130mmCrankbaitBuy
Use with a twitching retrieve near reef edges.
Techniques
Humpnose big-eye bream often feed close to the bottom, so using a slow retrieve or fishing baits and lures near the seabed can increase your chances of success; consider using a light wire leader.
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Where to Find Humpnose big-eye bream
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Humpnose big-eye bream?+
Popular baits for Humpnose big-eye bream include Peeled prawns, Squid strips, Small crabs, Worms, Cut fish. Tip: Humpnose big-eye bream often feed close to the bottom, so using a slow retrieve or fishing baits and lures near the seabed can increase your chances of success; consider using a light wire leader.
Where can I catch Humpnose big-eye bream?+
Humpnose big-eye bream can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include New York, United States. WikiCatch lists 2 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Humpnose big-eye bream get?+
Humpnose big-eye bream (Monotaxis grandoculis) can reach up to 60.0000024 cm in length and 5.9 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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