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Longfin pike
Dinolestes lewini
Overview
The long-finned pike or yellowfin pike is a species of acropomatiform ray-finned fish, the only species in the genus Dinolestes, as well as the family Dinolestidae.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Small Hardyheads
Excellent natural food source, readily taken.
- Live Prawns
Use size appropriate to the fish.
- Whitebait
Hook lightly through the tail.
- Small Mullet
A hardy and effective bait.
Artificial Lures
- Rapala X-Rap 10MinnowBuy
Suspending action works well after twitching.
- Halco Twisty 40gSpoonBuy
Fast retrieve, good for surface action.
- Storm Wildeye Swim Shad 03Soft PlasticBuy
Swims well, realistic action.
- Daiwa Silver Creek Minnow 50SMinnowBuy
Great for casting into structure.
- Strike King KVD Spinnerbait 1/2 ozSpinnerbaitBuy
Effective in murky waters.
Techniques
Target areas near structure like weed beds or fallen timber, as Longfin pike are ambush predators; vary your retrieve speed until you find what triggers a strike.
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Where to Find Longfin pike
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Longfin pike?+
Popular baits for Longfin pike include Small Hardyheads, Live Prawns, Whitebait, Small Mullet, Rapala X-Rap 10. Tip: Target areas near structure like weed beds or fallen timber, as Longfin pike are ambush predators; vary your retrieve speed until you find what triggers a strike.
Where can I catch Longfin pike?+
Longfin pike can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Queensland, Australia; New South Wales, Australia; Tasmania, Australia. WikiCatch lists 20 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Longfin pike get?+
Longfin pike (Dinolestes lewini) can reach up to 83.99999737739563 cm in length and 5 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.
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