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Panga seabream

Pterogymnus laniarius

Family
Sparidae
Max Length
45 cm
Max Weight
2.9 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
1

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Squid

    Small pieces work well on a baited hook.

  • Prawns

    A popular and effective choice.

  • Pilchards

    Cut into chunks for chum or hook bait.

  • Sardines

    Oily and attractive to seabream.

Artificial Lures

  • Shimano Lucanus Jig 60gJig

    Vertical jigging around reefs.

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  • Rapala X-Rap 10Minnow

    Trolled or retrieved at medium speed.

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  • Berkley Gulp! Sandworm 4 inchSoft Plastic

    Carolina rigged for bottom fishing.

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  • Strike King Redfish Magic SpinnerbaitSpinnerbait

    Slowly retrieved near structure.

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  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep Diver 110Minnow

    Great for trolling deeper waters.

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Techniques

Panga seabream respond well to chumming, so use small pieces of pilchard or sardine to attract them to your fishing area. When fishing with artificial lures, vary your retrieve speed until you find what works best.

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Where to Find Panga seabream

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Panga seabream?+

Popular baits for Panga seabream include Squid, Prawns, Pilchards, Sardines, Shimano Lucanus Jig 60g. Tip: Panga seabream respond well to chumming, so use small pieces of pilchard or sardine to attract them to your fishing area. When fishing with artificial lures, vary your retrieve speed until you find what works best.

Where can I catch Panga seabream?+

Panga seabream can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Western Cape, South Africa. WikiCatch lists 1 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Panga seabream get?+

Panga seabream (Pterogymnus laniarius) can reach up to 44.9999988 cm in length and 2.8641 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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