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Ruby snapper
Etelis carbunculus
Overview
Etelis carbunculus, the deep-water red snapper, ruby snapper, longtail snapper, or ehu, is a species of ray-finned fish, a snapper belonging to the family Lutjanidae. It is found in the Indo-Pacific region.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Small Live Fish
Ideal size is 4-6 inches.
- Squid
Use whole or cut into strips.
- Pinfish
A readily available bait option.
- Thread Herring
Extremely attractive to Ruby Snapper.
- Shrimp
Live shrimp often outfishes frozen
Artificial Lures
- Shimano Butterfly JigJigBuy
Effective for deep-water jigging.
- Williamson Benthos Speed Jig 130JigBuy
Drop fast to depth to avoid other fish.
- Yo-Zuri Hydro Minnow LCHard Body LureBuy
Retrieve quickly through water column.
- Berkley Gulp! Alive! Swimming MulletSoft PlasticBuy
Use with jig head for deeper presentation.
- Daiwa Saltiga FK JigJigBuy
A proven choice for vertical jigging.
Techniques
Target areas with rocky bottoms or structure in deep water, and use a fish finder to locate schools of Ruby Snapper.
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Where to Find Ruby snapper
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Ruby snapper?+
Popular baits for Ruby snapper include Small Live Fish, Squid, Pinfish, Thread Herring, Shrimp. Tip: Target areas with rocky bottoms or structure in deep water, and use a fish finder to locate schools of Ruby Snapper.
Where can I catch Ruby snapper?+
Ruby snapper can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Bali, Indonesia; Bengkulu, Indonesia; Jawa Barat, Indonesia. WikiCatch lists 11 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Ruby snapper get?+
Ruby snapper (Etelis carbunculus) can reach up to 126.99999799999999 cm in length and 31 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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