Orange-striped emperor

Live Baits

• Prawns

  Excellent all-round bait, use fresh or frozen.

• Squid

  Tough, stays on hook well, good scent.

• Small Crabs

  Natural food source, use live if possible.

• Worms

  Effective, especially in sandy areas.

Artificial Lures

• Rapala X-Rap 10Minnow

  Great for trolling or casting near reefs.

  Buy
• Halco Twisty 40gSpoon

  Cast and retrieve quickly for best results.

  Buy
• ZMan MinnowZ 4 inchSoft Plastic

  Use a jig head, twitch near bottom.

  Buy
• Daiwa Gekka Bijin Beam Stick 2.2 inchSoft Plastic

  Use light jighead for finesse presentation.

  Buy

Techniques

When fishing for Orange-striped emperor, try using a slow, steady retrieve near the bottom, especially around coral reefs and rocky areas, as they are bottom feeders.