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Silver trevally
Pseudocaranx georgianus
Overview
Silver trevally, Pseudocaranx georgianus, is a jack of the family Carangidae found around the coast of Australia and New Zealand.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Pilchards
Use whole or cut into chunks.
- Whitebait
Effective when trevally are feeding on small baitfish.
- Prawns
Peel before using for scent.
- Squid
Use strips or small whole squid.
- Beach worms
Popular and easy to acquire from the beach.
Artificial Lures
- Halco Twisty 40gSpoonBuy
Cast far and retrieve quickly.
- Rapala X-Rap 10MinnowBuy
Twitch and pause retrieve works well.
- Daiwa Bait Junkie Minnow 2.5"Soft PlasticBuy
Use with a light jighead.
- Atomic Hardz Crank 38 DeepCrankbaitBuy
Good for deeper water.
- Gillies Sinking Pilchard 20gMetal SlugBuy
Retrieve fast and erratically.
Techniques
When fishing from a boat, try drifting with a berley trail to attract silver trevally to your location; this can significantly increase your catch rate.
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Where to Find Silver trevally
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Silver trevally?+
Popular baits for Silver trevally include Pilchards, Whitebait, Prawns, Squid, Beach worms. Tip: When fishing from a boat, try drifting with a berley trail to attract silver trevally to your location; this can significantly increase your catch rate.
Where can I catch Silver trevally?+
Silver trevally can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Western Australia, Australia; New South Wales, Australia. WikiCatch lists 5 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Silver trevally get?+
Silver trevally (Pseudocaranx georgianus) can reach up to 122.000003 cm in length and 18.1 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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