Sawtooth barracuda

Sphyraena putnamae

Family

Sphyraenidae

Max Length

90 cm

Max Weight

9 kg

IUCN Status

Water Type

saltwater

Fishing Spots

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

Live Pilchards
Excellent choice; use a light wire circle hook.
Live Shrimp
Effective, especially near mangroves or structure.
Live Mullet
Great for larger barracuda, slow-troll it.
Live Ballyhoo
Good for trolling offshore, rigged weedless.
Live Pinfish
Hardy bait, good for bottom fishing structure.

Artificial Lures

Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow FloatingMinnow
Effective for shallow water; great action.
Buy
SpoonSpoon
Durable, flash attracts attention.
Buy
Rapala X-Rap 10Minnow
Troll or cast, very popular lure.
Buy
Bucktail JigJig
Bounce on the bottom near structure.
Buy
Got-cha Lure TeaserTeaser
Great action; attracts quick strikes.
Buy

Techniques

Use a wire leader to prevent bite-offs from their sharp teeth, and retrieve lures quickly with erratic movements.

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Where to Find Sawtooth barracuda

Kalimantan Barat, Indonesia1 spots Aceh, Indonesia1 spots Tasmania, Australia1 spots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Sawtooth barracuda?+

Popular baits for Sawtooth barracuda include Live Pilchards, Live Shrimp, Live Mullet, Live Ballyhoo, Live Pinfish. Tip: Use a wire leader to prevent bite-offs from their sharp teeth, and retrieve lures quickly with erratic movements.

Where can I catch Sawtooth barracuda?+

Sawtooth barracuda can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Kalimantan Barat, Indonesia; Aceh, Indonesia; Tasmania, Australia. WikiCatch lists 3 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Sawtooth barracuda get?+

Sawtooth barracuda (Sphyraena putnamae) can reach up to 89.9999976 cm in length and 9 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.

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