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Permit
Trachinotus falcatus
Overview
The permit is a game fish of the western Atlantic Ocean belonging to the family Carangidae. Adults feed on crabs, shrimp, and smaller fish.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Live Crab
Small to medium sized, soft-shell preferable.
- Live Shrimp
Use fresh, lively shrimp.
- Sand Fleas (Mole Crabs)
Effective in sandy areas.
- Clams
Pieces of clam fished on the bottom.
- Live Pinfish
Effective when bigger permit are feeding.
Artificial Lures
- D.O.A. ShrimpSoft PlasticBuy
Rig weedless or on a jighead.
- Spro Prime Bucktail JigJigBuy
Vary the retrieve speed.
- Bonefish Flats Fly (various patterns)FlyBuy
Tan or olive colors often work well.
- Gulp! ShrimpSoft PlasticBuy
Scent helps attract fish.
- Yo-Zuri Crystal MinnowMinnowBuy
Twitch and pause retrieve can be effective.
Techniques
Approach permit quietly and cast ahead of their direction of travel; avoid sudden movements that will spook them.
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Where to Find Permit
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Permit?+
Popular baits for Permit include Live Crab, Live Shrimp, Sand Fleas (Mole Crabs), Clams, Live Pinfish. Tip: Approach permit quietly and cast ahead of their direction of travel; avoid sudden movements that will spook them.
Where can I catch Permit?+
Permit can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Santa Catarina, Brazil; Florida, United States. WikiCatch lists 157 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Permit get?+
Permit (Trachinotus falcatus) can reach up to 122.00000286102295 cm in length and 28 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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