Silver sillago
Sillago sihama
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 PlasticBuy
Rig on a light jig head and hop along bottom.
- Ecogear ZX40Vib LureBuy
Cast and retrieve with a slow, erratic action.
- Halco Twisty 20gSpoonBuy
Silver or gold are good color choices.
- Rapala Ultra Light Minnow 04MinnowBuy
Twitch and pause retrieve for strikes.
- Z-Man TRD BugZSoft PlasticBuy
Use with a Ned rig jig head, natural colours work best.
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.