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Southern sennet

Sphyraena picudilla

Family
Sphyraenidae
Max Length
61 cm
Max Weight
1.1 kg
IUCN Status
NE
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
7

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Small Pinfish

    Effective when fished near structure.

  • Live Shrimp

    Cast near docks or mangrove edges.

  • Pilchards

    Chumming can attract schools.

  • Silversides

    Good all-around bait for sennet.

  • Small Mullet

    Great bait for larger sennet.

Artificial Lures

  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F1140Minnow

    Retrieve with erratic jerks.

    Buy
  • Rapala X-Rap 10Minnow

    Cast and retrieve quickly.

    Buy
  • Johnson Silver Minnow Spoon 1/2 ozSpoon

    Effective in weedy areas.

    Buy
  • Got-cha E-Series Jig Head 1/4 ozJig

    Tip with a soft plastic trailer.

    Buy
  • Zoom Super FlukeSoft Plastic

    Rigged weedless for shallow water.

    Buy

Techniques

Sennet are aggressive ambush predators, so target areas near drop-offs, docks, or submerged structure and use a wire leader to prevent bite-offs.

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Where to Find Southern sennet

Paraná, Brazil1 spotsLa Guajira, Colombia1 spotsPuerto Rico, Puerto Rico1 spotsCeará, Brazil1 spotsRondônia, Brazil1 spotsSão Paulo, Brazil1 spotsSergipe, Brazil1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Southern sennet?+

Popular baits for Southern sennet include Small Pinfish, Live Shrimp, Pilchards, Silversides, Small Mullet. Tip: Sennet are aggressive ambush predators, so target areas near drop-offs, docks, or submerged structure and use a wire leader to prevent bite-offs.

Where can I catch Southern sennet?+

Southern sennet can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Paraná, Brazil; La Guajira, Colombia; Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico. WikiCatch lists 7 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Southern sennet get?+

Southern sennet (Sphyraena picudilla) can reach up to 61.0000014 cm in length and 1.1 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.

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