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Leaping bonito
Cybiosarda elegans
Overview
The leaping bonito is a species of saltwater finfish from the Scombridae (Mackerel) family. Scombridae includes such tribes as the mackerels, tunas, and bonitos – of the latter of which, the Sardini tribe, this fish is a member. It is the only member of the genus Cybiosarda, which is therefore called a monotypic taxon.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Pilchards
Excellent all-round bait, readily accepted.
- Garfish
Good for trolling, tough and stays on the hook.
- Herring
Oily and scented, attracts from a distance.
- Yellowtail Scad
Hardy live bait, great for active bonito.
Artificial Lures
- Halco Twisty 40gSpoonBuy
Great casting distance and erratic action.
- Rapala X-Rap Magnum 10Trolling LureBuy
Dives quickly and handles high speeds.
- Daiwa Silver Creek Minnow 110Hardbody MinnowBuy
Effective when retrieved quickly.
- ZMan MinnowZ 4 inchSoft PlasticBuy
Use with a jighead for realistic action.
- Yo-Zuri Hydro Pencil 85Topwater PencilBuy
Enticing walk-the-dog action.
Techniques
Leaping bonito often feed aggressively near the surface, so use fast retrieves and be prepared for a quick strike; look for bird activity to find feeding schools.
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Where to Find Leaping bonito
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Leaping bonito?+
Popular baits for Leaping bonito include Pilchards, Garfish, Herring, Yellowtail Scad, Halco Twisty 40g. Tip: Leaping bonito often feed aggressively near the surface, so use fast retrieves and be prepared for a quick strike; look for bird activity to find feeding schools.
Where can I catch Leaping bonito?+
Leaping bonito can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include New South Wales, Australia. WikiCatch lists 2 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Leaping bonito get?+
Leaping bonito (Cybiosarda elegans) can reach up to 44.9999988 cm in length and 2 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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