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Rusty jobfish
Aphareus rutilans
Overview
Aphareus rutilans, the rusty jobfish, ironjaw snapper, red smalltooth job, silvermouth or small tooth jobfish, is a species of marine 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
Use small reef fish, like fusiliers.
- Squid
Effective cut or whole; fresh is best.
- Shrimp
Live or dead, a versatile option.
- Crab
Small, soft-shell crabs work well.
- Octopus
Cut octopus is a durable bait.
Artificial Lures
- Yo-Zuri Hydro Minnow LCMinnowBuy
Long-casting minnow imitates fleeing baitfish.
- Shimano Coltsniper Jerk LureJigBuy
Jig aggressively near structure.
- Halco Laser Pro 190Trolling LureBuy
Troll at a moderate speed for best results.
- Williamson Benthos Speed JigJigBuy
Fast retrieve mimics escaping prey.
- Rapala X-Rap Magnum 20Trolling LureBuy
Dive deep when trolling.
Techniques
Rusty Jobfish often hold near structure and reefs; vary your retrieval speeds to trigger strikes and experiment with different depths.
Where to Find Rusty jobfish
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Rusty jobfish?+
Popular baits for Rusty jobfish include Small live fish, Squid, Shrimp, Crab, Octopus. Tip: Rusty Jobfish often hold near structure and reefs; vary your retrieval speeds to trigger strikes and experiment with different depths.
Where can I catch Rusty jobfish?+
Rusty jobfish can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include New York, United States; Maluku, Indonesia. WikiCatch lists 2 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Rusty jobfish get?+
Rusty jobfish (Aphareus rutilans) can reach up to 110.000002 cm in length and 11.3 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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