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Jatuarana

Hemiodus jatuarana

Family
Hemiodontidae
Max Length
50 cm
Max Weight
5 kg
IUCN Status
DD
Water Type
freshwater
Fishing Spots
1

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Earthworms

    Effective when fished near the bottom.

  • Small insects

    Crickets or grasshoppers work well.

  • Small fish pieces

    Use locally available small fish.

  • Maggots

    Can be very effective in clear water.

Artificial Lures

  • Mepps Aglia #2Spinner

    Silver or gold blade colors are effective.

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  • Rapala Ultra Light Minnow 04Crankbait

    Mimics small baitfish; twitch retrieve.

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  • Zoom Tiny FlukeSoft Plastic

    Use weightless or lightly weighted.

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  • Strike King Bitsy Bug Mini CrawJig

    Hop it along the bottom near cover.

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  • Acme Kastmaster 1/8ozSpoon

    Cast and retrieve with varying speeds.

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Techniques

Jatuarana often feed near structure, so target submerged logs and vegetation, and using a slow, steady retrieve works best.

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Where to Find Jatuarana

São Paulo, Brazil1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Jatuarana?+

Popular baits for Jatuarana include Earthworms, Small insects, Small fish pieces, Maggots, Mepps Aglia #2. Tip: Jatuarana often feed near structure, so target submerged logs and vegetation, and using a slow, steady retrieve works best.

Where can I catch Jatuarana?+

Jatuarana can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include São Paulo, Brazil. WikiCatch lists 1 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Jatuarana get?+

Jatuarana (Hemiodus jatuarana) can reach up to 50 cm in length and 5 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is DD.

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