Lagoon triggerfish

Live Baits

• Shrimp

  Effective all-around bait, use on a small hook.

• Crab

  Small crabs, irresistible natural food source.

• Squid

  Tough and stays on the hook well.

• Worms

  Good option, especially in murky water.

• Small fish pieces

  Cut bait works, chumming helps attract them.

Artificial Lures

• Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F7Minnow

  Twitch bait imitates fleeing baitfish.

  Buy
• Berkley Gulp! Alive! ShrimpSoft Plastic

  Scent attracts, use jighead or Carolina rig.

  Buy
• Daiwa Silver Creek Minnow 50SSinking Minnow

  Cast near structure and retrieve erratically.

  Buy
• Rapala X-Rap 08Jerkbait

  Erratic retrieve mimics wounded prey.

  Buy
• Blue Fox Vibrax SpinnerSpinner

  Flashy and noisy, attracts attention.

  Buy

Techniques

Lagoon triggerfish are often found near reefs and structures. Cast close to these areas and use a varied retrieve to entice a strike.