Pati
Luciopimelodus pati
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Sabaleta
Effective when fished near the bottom.
- Mojarra
Use a circle hook to avoid gut hooking.
- Lombriz de tierra
Cast in slow-moving or still waters.
- Anguila
Use for bigger Pati during flood season.
- Camarón de río
Hook through the tail for better action.
Artificial Lures
- Rapala Original Floater 09CrankbaitBuy
Works well trolled or cast and retrieved.
- Mepps Aglia Long #3SpinnerBuy
Silver blade is effective in clear water.
- Strike King KVD Perfect Plastic Finesse WormSoft PlasticBuy
Texas rigged, weightless, or Carolina rigged.
- Berkley PowerBait Rib SnakeSoft PlasticBuy
Fish on a jig head near submerged structures
- Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F1146-HGHJerkbaitBuy
Twitch and pause retrieve triggers strikes.
Techniques
Fish near structure such as fallen trees, submerged logs, and deep holes, as Pati often ambush prey from these locations; use heavier line, as Pati are powerful fish.
Where to Find Pati
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Pati?+
Popular baits for Pati include Sabaleta, Mojarra, Lombriz de tierra, Anguila, Camarón de río. Tip: Fish near structure such as fallen trees, submerged logs, and deep holes, as Pati often ambush prey from these locations; use heavier line, as Pati are powerful fish.
Where can I catch Pati?+
Pati can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Buenos Aires, Argentina; Santa Fe, Argentina; Entre Ríos, Argentina. WikiCatch lists 30 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Pati get?+
Pati (Luciopimelodus pati) can reach up to 102.999997 cm in length and 43.0572 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.