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Narrow-barred Spanish mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
Overview
The narrow-barred Spanish mackerel is a mackerel of the family Scombridae found in a wide-ranging area in Southeast Asia, but as far west as the east coast of Africa and from the Middle East and along the northern coastal areas of the Indian Ocean, and as far east as the South West Pacific Ocean.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Pinfish
Hook through the lips and slow troll.
- Pilchards
Chumming heavily is very effective.
- Herring
Use a stinger hook on larger baits.
- Squid
Whole or cut, works well drifted.
- Mullet
Great for trolling near structures.
Artificial Lures
- Rapala X-Rap Magnum 20Trolling MinnowBuy
Troll at various depths and speeds.
- Yo-Zuri Hydro Minnow LCTrolling MinnowBuy
Effective when trolled around bait schools.
- Halco Laser Pro 190Trolling MinnowBuy
Very popular for high-speed trolling.
- Williamson Benthos Speed Jig 130JigBuy
Vertical jigging around reefs.
- Diawa Saltiga SK JigJigBuy
Aggressive jigging action entices strikes.
Techniques
Use wire leaders to prevent bite-offs due to their sharp teeth; Vary your trolling speed until you find what works.
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Where to Find Narrow-barred Spanish mackerel
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Narrow-barred Spanish mackerel?+
Popular baits for Narrow-barred Spanish mackerel include Pinfish, Pilchards, Herring, Squid, Mullet. Tip: Use wire leaders to prevent bite-offs due to their sharp teeth; Vary your trolling speed until you find what works.
Where can I catch Narrow-barred Spanish mackerel?+
Narrow-barred Spanish mackerel can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Western Australia, Australia; New South Wales, Australia; Queensland, Australia. WikiCatch lists 33 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Narrow-barred Spanish mackerel get?+
Narrow-barred Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson) can reach up to 240.00000953674316 cm in length and 70 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NT.
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