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Painted sweetlips
Diagramma pictum
Overview
The painted sweetlips, also known as the Australian slatey, blackall, bluey, grey sweetlips, moke, morwong, mother-in-law fish, painted blubber-lips, slate bream, slate sweetlips, smokey bream, thicklip or yellowdot sweetlips is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a sweetlips belonging to the family Haemulidae. It is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-West Pacific region.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Prawns
Use fresh or frozen prawns, peeled or unpeeled.
- Squid
Cut into strips or use small whole squid.
- Small fish
Pilchards or whitebait make great bait.
- Worms
Bloodworms or sandworms are a good choice.
- Crabs
Use small live crabs, or pieces of larger ones.
Artificial Lures
- Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F1147CrankbaitBuy
Good for trolling or casting around structure.
- Halco Twisty 40gSpoonBuy
Effective when targeting schools of fish.
- ZMan Slim SwimZSoft PlasticBuy
On a jighead, retrieve slowly near the bottom.
- Daiwa Silver Creek Minnow 44SMinnowBuy
Twitch it along with a slow retrieve.
- Rapala X-Rap 10JerkbaitBuy
Suspend it after jerk to entice strikes.
Techniques
Painted sweetlips are often found around reefs and wrecks, so target these areas with baits presented near the bottom or mid-water column.
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Where to Find Painted sweetlips
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Painted sweetlips?+
Popular baits for Painted sweetlips include Prawns, Squid, Small fish, Worms, Crabs. Tip: Painted sweetlips are often found around reefs and wrecks, so target these areas with baits presented near the bottom or mid-water column.
Where can I catch Painted sweetlips?+
Painted sweetlips can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Queensland, Australia; New South Wales, Australia; Kalimantan Utara, Indonesia. WikiCatch lists 16 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Painted sweetlips get?+
Painted sweetlips (Diagramma pictum) can reach up to 100 cm in length and 6.3 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.
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