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Silver arowana
Osteoglossum bicirrhosum
Overview
The silver arowana is a South American freshwater bony fish of the family Osteoglossidae. Silver arowanas are sometimes kept in aquariums, but they are predatory and require a very large tank.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Crickets
Effective, especially for younger arowanas.
- Mealworms
Easy to keep and readily accepted.
- Superworms
Nutritious and highly attractive.
- Small Frogs
Larger arowanas can't resist them.
- Grasshoppers
Best when abundant in summer.
Artificial Lures
- Rapala Original Floater 07Floating MinnowBuy
Twitch near surface to mimic injured prey.
- Mepps Aglia #3SpinnerBuy
Flash and vibration attract attention.
- Zoom Trick WormSoft PlasticBuy
Wacky rigged and slow retrieved.
- Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F1177-GBLSuspending JerkbaitBuy
Jerkbait with a slight pause.
- Heddon Super Spook Jr.Topwater Walking BaitBuy
Excites aggressive Arowana.
Techniques
Fish early mornings or late afternoons when arowanas are most active near the surface feeding on insects or smaller fish.
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Where to Find Silver arowana
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Silver arowana?+
Popular baits for Silver arowana include Crickets, Mealworms, Superworms, Small Frogs, Grasshoppers. Tip: Fish early mornings or late afternoons when arowanas are most active near the surface feeding on insects or smaller fish.
Where can I catch Silver arowana?+
Silver arowana can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Amazonas, Brazil; Pará, Brazil; Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, Guyana. WikiCatch lists 20 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Silver arowana get?+
Silver arowana (Osteoglossum bicirrhosum) can reach up to 89.9999976 cm in length and 6 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.
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