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Southern calamari
Sepioteuthis australis
Overview
Sepioteuthis australis, commonly known as the southern calamari or the southern reef squid, is a species of reef squid that is native to oceans off the coast of Australia and New Zealand. This species is caught commercially by trawling, as bycatch in the prawn fishing industry and by recreational anglers.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Pilchards
Effective when fished under a float.
- Whitebait
Small and attractive to calamari.
- Prawns
Use live prawns if possible.
- Herring
Use small size herring for best results
Artificial Lures
- Yamashita Egi Oh K HF 3.5Squid JigBuy
Popular and effective, good sink rate.
- Yo-Zuri Aurie-Q Ace 3.0Squid JigBuy
Good for various conditions, UV color effective.
- Daiwa Emeraldas Dart II 3.0Squid JigBuy
Darts well, enticing action.
- Rapala X-Rap Magnum 10Trolling LureBuy
Trolling for calamari.
- Maria Squash S95Squid JigBuy
Cast near weed beds
Techniques
Use a slow, twitching retrieve with squid jigs, allowing the jig to sink between twitches to mimic a wounded baitfish.
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Where to Find Southern calamari
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Southern calamari?+
Popular baits for Southern calamari include Pilchards, Whitebait, Prawns, Herring, Yamashita Egi Oh K HF 3.5. Tip: Use a slow, twitching retrieve with squid jigs, allowing the jig to sink between twitches to mimic a wounded baitfish.
Where can I catch Southern calamari?+
Southern calamari can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include South Australia, Australia; Western Australia, Australia; Tasmania, Australia. WikiCatch lists 168 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Southern calamari get?+
Southern calamari (Sepioteuthis australis) can reach up to 44.49999928474426 cm in length and 3 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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