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Leuciscus svallize

Leuciscus svallize

Squalius svallize

Family
Cyprinidae
Max Length
28 cm
Max Weight
0.6 kg
IUCN Status
VU
Water Type
freshwater
Fishing Spots
1

Overview

Squalius svallize, the Neretva chub, known locally by its common name strugać and/or sval, is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Leuciscidae, which includes the daces, Eurasian minnows and related fishes. Its natural habitats are rivers and inland karst's bodies of water. It is threatened by habitat loss. Its main habitat is the Neretva river and its tributaries in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia.

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Maggots

    Effective in cooler water, smaller hooks.

  • Worms

    Cast near cover, use a small hook.

  • Crickets

    Great for surface fishing.

  • Grasshoppers

    Drift naturally with the current.

  • Cheese Paste

    Moldable and easily baited on hook.

Artificial Lures

  • Mepps Aglia #2Spinner

    Silver blade is very effective.

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  • Rapala Original Floater 05Minnow Crankbait

    Twitch near the surface.

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  • Blue Fox Vibrax #2Spinner

    Use in faster-flowing water.

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  • Strike King Mr. Crappie ShadpoleSoft Plastic

    Use on a small jig head.

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  • Panther Martin SpinnerSpinner

    Good for small streams.

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Techniques

Fish near structures like submerged logs and rocks where they seek cover and ambush prey, and experiment with different retrieve speeds.

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Where to Find Leuciscus svallize

Dubrovačko-neretvanska županija, Croatia1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Leuciscus svallize?+

Popular baits for Leuciscus svallize include Maggots, Worms, Crickets, Grasshoppers, Cheese Paste. Tip: Fish near structures like submerged logs and rocks where they seek cover and ambush prey, and experiment with different retrieve speeds.

Where can I catch Leuciscus svallize?+

Leuciscus svallize can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Dubrovačko-neretvanska županija, Croatia. WikiCatch lists 1 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Leuciscus svallize get?+

Leuciscus svallize (Squalius svallize) can reach up to 27.700001 cm in length and 0.5851 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is VU.

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