Sabaleta

Brycon henni

Family

Bryconidae

Max Length

35 cm

Max Weight

0.5 kg

IUCN Status

Water Type

freshwater

Fishing Spots

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

Earthworms
Use small to medium worms.
Grasshoppers
Effective in grassy areas.
Crickets
Hook behind the head.
Mealworms
Good for smaller Sabaleta.

Artificial Lures

Mepps Aglia #2Spinner
Silver blade works well.
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Rapala Ultra Light Minnow 04Crankbait
Natural colors are best.
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Blue Fox Vibrax Foxtail #2Spinner
Use in faster currents.
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Strike King Bitsy Bug Mini JigJig
With a small grub trailer.
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Panther Martin SpinnerSpinner
Small gold or silver models work well.
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Techniques

Fish upstream, casting towards deeper pools and structure where Sabaleta like to ambush prey, and vary your retrieve speed.

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Where to Find Sabaleta

Valle del Cauca, Colombia3 spots Antioquia, Colombia2 spots Quindío, Colombia1 spots Santander, Colombia1 spots Magdalena, Colombia1 spots Norte de Santander, Colombia1 spots Cesar, Colombia1 spots Caldas, Colombia1 spots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Sabaleta?+

Popular baits for Sabaleta include Earthworms, Grasshoppers, Crickets, Mealworms, Mepps Aglia #2. Tip: Fish upstream, casting towards deeper pools and structure where Sabaleta like to ambush prey, and vary your retrieve speed.

Where can I catch Sabaleta?+

Sabaleta can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Valle del Cauca, Colombia; Antioquia, Colombia; Quindío, Colombia. WikiCatch lists 11 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Sabaleta get?+

Sabaleta (Brycon henni) can reach up to 34.9999994 cm in length and 0.47 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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