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Odontesthes argentinensis

Odontesthes argentinensis

Family
Atherinopsidae
Max Length
42 cm
Max Weight
2.3 kg
IUCN Status
NE
Water Type
saltwater, freshwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
5

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Small Shrimp

    Effective when fished near bottom.

  • Bloodworms

    Excellent for attracting bites.

  • Whitebait

    Similar to the fish's natural forage.

  • Small pieces of squid

    Tough and stays on the hook well.

  • Mussels

    Crush slightly to release scent.

Artificial Lures

  • Rapala Original Floater 07Minnow

    Twitch near surface for strikes.

    Buy
  • Mepps Aglia #3Spinner

    Silver blade works well in clear water.

    Buy
  • Zoom Super FlukeSoft Plastic

    Fish weightless, twitching on retrieve.

    Buy
  • Heddon Zara SpookTopwater

    Walk-the-dog action provokes reaction strikes.

    Buy
  • Kastmaster 1/4ozSpoon

    Cast far and retrieve quickly.

    Buy

Techniques

Vary your retrieve speed and lure depth until you find what the fish are responding to on that particular day.

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Where to Find Odontesthes argentinensis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Odontesthes argentinensis?+

Popular baits for Odontesthes argentinensis include Small Shrimp, Bloodworms, Whitebait, Small pieces of squid, Mussels. Tip: Vary your retrieve speed and lure depth until you find what the fish are responding to on that particular day.

Where can I catch Odontesthes argentinensis?+

Odontesthes argentinensis can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Buenos Aires, Argentina; Pernambuco, Brazil; Río Negro, Argentina. WikiCatch lists 5 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Odontesthes argentinensis get?+

Odontesthes argentinensis (Odontesthes argentinensis) can reach up to 42.1000004 cm in length and 2.3031 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.

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