Shadow trevally

Carangoides dinema

Family

Carangidae

Max Length

85 cm

Max Weight

2.6 kg

IUCN Status

Water Type

saltwater, mixed

Fishing Spots

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

Pilchards
Effective when drifted or slow trolled.
Prawns
Use live prawns under a float.
Small squid
A versatile and readily available bait.
Herring
Great for larger Shadow Trevally.
Whitebait
Can be used whole or cut.

Artificial Lures

Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep DiverCrankbait
Works well trolled at medium depths.
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Halco Twisty 40gSpoon
Effective for casting and retrieving quickly.
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Rapala X-Rap 10Jerkbait
Try a twitch-pause retrieve near structure.
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Z-Man MinnowZSoft Plastic
Rig on a jighead and bounce along the bottom.
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Daiwa Saltiga SK JigJig
Excellent for vertical jigging around reefs.
Buy

Techniques

Shadow Trevally often hunt in schools, so when you find one, work the area thoroughly to maximize your catch.

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Where to Find Shadow trevally

Jawa Timur, Indonesia1 spots Aceh, Indonesia1 spots Pahang, Malaysia1 spots Johor, Malaysia1 spots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Shadow trevally?+

Popular baits for Shadow trevally include Pilchards, Prawns, Small squid, Herring, Whitebait. Tip: Shadow Trevally often hunt in schools, so when you find one, work the area thoroughly to maximize your catch.

Where can I catch Shadow trevally?+

Shadow trevally can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Jawa Timur, Indonesia; Aceh, Indonesia; Pahang, Malaysia. WikiCatch lists 4 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Shadow trevally get?+

Shadow trevally (Carangoides dinema) can reach up to 85.0000024 cm in length and 2.6 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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