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Silver sillago

Sillago sihama

Family
Sillaginidae
Max Length
31 cm
Max Weight
0.8 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
3

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Beach Worms

    A highly effective and readily available bait.

  • Squid

    Cut into small strips for best results.

  • Prawns

    Live or dead, peeled or unpeeled work well.

  • Bloodworms

    Excellent for attracting sillago with their scent.

  • Sand Crabs

    Another readily available, natural food source

Artificial Lures

  • Daiwa Gekkabijin Beam Stick 1.5"Soft Plastic

    Rig on a light jig head and hop along bottom.

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  • Ecogear ZX40Vib Lure

    Cast and retrieve with a slow, erratic action.

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  • Halco Twisty 20gSpoon

    Silver or gold are good color choices.

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  • Rapala Ultra Light Minnow 04Minnow

    Twitch and pause retrieve for strikes.

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  • Z-Man TRD BugZSoft Plastic

    Use with a Ned rig jig head, natural colours work best.

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Techniques

Use a very light line and small hooks for better presentation and fewer missed bites.

Where to Find Silver sillago

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Silver sillago?+

Popular baits for Silver sillago include Beach Worms, Squid, Prawns, Bloodworms, Sand Crabs. Tip: Use a very light line and small hooks for better presentation and fewer missed bites.

Where can I catch Silver sillago?+

Silver sillago can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Limpopo, South Africa; Aceh, Indonesia; Tamil Nadu, India. WikiCatch lists 3 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Silver sillago get?+

Silver sillago (Sillago sihama) can reach up to 31.0000002 cm in length and 0.8458 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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