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Malabar blood snapper
Lutjanus malabaricus
Overview
Lutjanus malabaricus, the Malabar blood snapper, saddletail snapper, large-mouthed nannygai, large-mouthed sea-perch, Malabar snapper, nannygai, red bass, red bream, red emperor, red Jew, red snapper, saddletail seaperch, scarlet emperor or scarlet sea-perch, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a snapper belonging to the family Lutjanidae. It is native to the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific, where it is found east to Fiji and Japan.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Prawns
Use live or fresh prawns on a running sinker rig.
- Small fish
Use herring or mullet as whole or cut bait.
- Squid
Fresh squid is highly effective; use strips or whole.
- Pilchards
Excellent as cut bait or whole, lightly weighted.
Artificial Lures
- Halco Laser Pro 190Trolling MinnowBuy
Troll at various depths for best results.
- Rapala X-Rap Magnum 20Trolling MinnowBuy
Effective when trolled at moderate speeds.
- Daiwa Saltiga SK JigJigBuy
Use slow jigging motions near reefs.
- Z-Man MinnowZSoft PlasticBuy
Pair with a jighead for a realistic presentation.
- Nomad DTX Minnow 200Trolling MinnowBuy
Dives deep and triggers aggressive strikes.
Techniques
Focus your efforts around reef structures and drop-offs, where Malabar blood snapper often congregate.
Where to Find Malabar blood snapper
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Malabar blood snapper?+
Popular baits for Malabar blood snapper include Prawns, Small fish, Squid, Pilchards, Halco Laser Pro 190. Tip: Focus your efforts around reef structures and drop-offs, where Malabar blood snapper often congregate.
Where can I catch Malabar blood snapper?+
Malabar blood snapper can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Aceh, Indonesia; Sumatera Selatan, Indonesia; Goa, India. WikiCatch lists 7 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Malabar blood snapper get?+
Malabar blood snapper (Lutjanus malabaricus) can reach up to 100 cm in length and 7.9 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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