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Strawberry hind

Cephalopholis spiloparaea

Family
Serranidae
Max Length
30 cm
Max Weight
0.8 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
1

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Live Shrimp

    Effective around reefs and structure.

  • Small Live Fish (e.g., Glass Minnows)

    Great for enticing aggressive strikes.

  • Squid

    A versatile and readily available bait.

  • Crabs

    Especially effective near rocky areas.

Artificial Lures

  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep DiverCrankbait

    Troll near reefs for best results.

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  • Berkley Gulp! Alive! Swimming MulletSoft Plastic

    Rig on a jig head for bouncing along the bottom.

    Buy
  • Shimano Coltsniper Jerk 100SJig

    Cast and retrieve with varying speeds.

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  • Rapala X-Rap Magnum 10Crankbait

    Trolling at higher speeds often triggers strikes.

    Buy

Techniques

Fish around coral reefs, rocky outcrops, and ledges, as strawberry hind are ambush predators. Vary your retrieve speed and jigging action to find what triggers strikes.

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Where to Find Strawberry hind

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Strawberry hind?+

Popular baits for Strawberry hind include Live Shrimp, Small Live Fish (e.g., Glass Minnows), Squid, Crabs, Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep Diver. Tip: Fish around coral reefs, rocky outcrops, and ledges, as strawberry hind are ambush predators. Vary your retrieve speed and jigging action to find what triggers strikes.

Where can I catch Strawberry hind?+

Strawberry hind can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Guanacaste, Costa Rica. WikiCatch lists 1 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Strawberry hind get?+

Strawberry hind (Cephalopholis spiloparaea) can reach up to 30.0000012 cm in length and 0.7597 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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