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Javelin grunter
Pomadasys kaakan
Overview
Pomadasys kaakan, the javelin grunter or barred javelin is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a grunt belonging to the family Haemulidae. It is native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans, from Africa to Australia.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Prawns
Use fresh prawns, peeled or unpeeled.
- Bloodworms
Effective when fished on the bottom.
- Squid
Strips of squid work well.
- Small fish
Live or dead baits on a hook.
- Crabs
Small crabs are a great natural food source.
Artificial Lures
- Rapala X-Rap 10MinnowBuy
Retrieve with twitches near structure.
- Halco Twisty 40gSpoonBuy
Cast and retrieve quickly in open water.
- ZMan MinnowZ 3 inchSoft PlasticBuy
Rig on a jighead for hopping along the bottom.
- Daiwa Bait Junkie Minnow 2.5 inchSoft PlasticBuy
On a jig head bouncing in the water.
- TT Lures HeadlockZ HD jighead 1/4ozJigBuy
Pair with a soft plastic swimbait.
Techniques
Javelin grunter often hold near structure; cast close to pylons, rock walls, or mangrove edges, and use a slow retrieve.
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Where to Find Javelin grunter
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Javelin grunter?+
Popular baits for Javelin grunter include Prawns, Bloodworms, Squid, Small fish, Crabs. Tip: Javelin grunter often hold near structure; cast close to pylons, rock walls, or mangrove edges, and use a slow retrieve.
Where can I catch Javelin grunter?+
Javelin grunter can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Queensland, Australia; Victoria, Australia; Eastern Cape, South Africa. WikiCatch lists 145 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Javelin grunter get?+
Javelin grunter (Pomadasys kaakan) can reach up to 80.0000011920929 cm in length and 2 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.
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