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Rock flagtail
Kuhlia rupestris
Overview
Kuhlia rupestris, the rock flagtail, jungle perch, mountain trout, buffalo bream, dusky-finned bulleye, rockmountain bass or spotted flagtail, is a species of ray-finned fish, a flagtail, from the family Kuhliidae. It is a catadromous species which is native to the Indo-Pacific and northern Australia.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Small Shrimp
Effective when fished under a float.
- Earthworms
Use small pieces on a small hook.
- Grasshoppers
Great for surface fishing near rocks.
- Small Crabs
A natural food source; use sparingly.
Artificial Lures
- Mepps Aglia #3SpinnerBuy
Silver blade is highly effective.
- Rapala Original Floater 07MinnowBuy
Twitch it near the surface.
- Berkley PowerBait Power Minnow 2"Soft PlasticBuy
Rig on a small jig head.
- Daiwa Silver Creek Minnow 50SMinnowBuy
Cast and retrieve with pauses.
- Rooster Tail Spinner 1/8ozSpinnerBuy
Retrieve quickly in fast-flowing water.
Techniques
Rock flagtail often congregate near rocks and submerged structure; focus your fishing efforts in these areas, especially during dawn and dusk.
Where to Find Rock flagtail
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Rock flagtail?+
Popular baits for Rock flagtail include Small Shrimp, Earthworms, Grasshoppers, Small Crabs, Mepps Aglia #3. Tip: Rock flagtail often congregate near rocks and submerged structure; focus your fishing efforts in these areas, especially during dawn and dusk.
Where can I catch Rock flagtail?+
Rock flagtail can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Queensland, Australia; Western Australia, Australia; Central, Fiji. WikiCatch lists 21 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Rock flagtail get?+
Rock flagtail (Kuhlia rupestris) can reach up to 44.9999988 cm in length and 2.7 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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