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Six-spined leatherjacket
Meuschenia freycineti
Overview
Meuschenia freycineti, commonly called the sixspine leatherjacket. Other names include, Freycinet's leatherjacket, grey leatherjacket, orange-spotted leatherjacket, reef leatherjacket, six-spine leatherjacket, six-spined leatherjacket, Skottowe's leatherjacket and variable leatherjacket. It grows to a length of about 60 cm (24 in). It is a filefish.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Prawns
Effective drifted or fished on the bottom.
- Squid
Use small pieces on a baited hook.
- Beach Worms
A good all-round bait option.
- Crab (small)
Live or dead, a natural food source.
- Cockles
Thread multiple onto a hook.
Artificial Lures
- Daiwa Gekkabijin Micro Jig 3gJigBuy
Slowly jigged near structure.
- Ecogear Aqua PrawnSoft PlasticBuy
Scented prawns work very well.
- Rapala X-Rap 8MinnowBuy
Twitch retrieve around weed beds.
- Halco Twisty 20gSpoonBuy
Cast and retrieve at medium speed.
- Strike Pro Cyber Vibe 55VibeBuy
Vertical jigging around structure.
Techniques
Leatherjackets often congregate around structure like reefs and pylons, so target these areas with your baits or lures. Use a slow retrieve or drifting technique to keep your offering in the strike zone longer.
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Where to Find Six-spined leatherjacket
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Six-spined leatherjacket?+
Popular baits for Six-spined leatherjacket include Prawns, Squid, Beach Worms, Crab (small), Cockles. Tip: Leatherjackets often congregate around structure like reefs and pylons, so target these areas with your baits or lures. Use a slow retrieve or drifting technique to keep your offering in the strike zone longer.
Where can I catch Six-spined leatherjacket?+
Six-spined leatherjacket can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include New South Wales, Australia; Victoria, Australia; Tasmania, Australia. WikiCatch lists 18 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Six-spined leatherjacket get?+
Six-spined leatherjacket (Meuschenia freycineti) can reach up to 60.00000238418579 cm in length and 1.23 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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