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Talang queenfish

Talang queenfish

Scomberoides commersonnianus

Family
Carangidae
Max Length
120 cm
Max Weight
16 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
85

Overview

Scomberoides commersonnianus, the Talang queenfish, also known as giant dart, giant leatherskin, giant queenfish, largemouth queenfish, leatherjacket, leatherskin, and Talang leatherskin, is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Carangidae from the western Indo-Pacific. It is a large species which is important in commercial and recreational fisheries.

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Live Prawns

    Effective when drifted near structure.

  • Live Pilchards

    A great all-around bait choice.

  • Live Herring

    Use under a balloon when surface feeding.

  • Live Squid

    Hook through the mantle for best results.

  • Live Mullet

    Tough bait, good for strong currents.

Artificial Lures

  • Rapala X-Rap 10Minnow

    Work with a twitch-pause retrieve.

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  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep DiverMinnow

    Trolled slowly near reefs.

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  • Halco Twisty 40gSpoon

    Cast and retrieve at various speeds.

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  • Daiwa Saltiga Slider 140FStickbait

    Walk-the-dog action is effective.

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  • Z-Man DieZel MinnowZSoft Plastic

    Rig on a weighted swimbait hook.

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Techniques

Queenfish often hunt in packs; if you hook one, keep fishing the same area as more may be around.

Where to Find Talang queenfish

Queensland, Australia37 spotsWestern Australia, Australia10 spotsNew South Wales, Australia3 spotsKwaZulu-Natal, South Africa3 spotsจังหวัดลพบุรี, Thailand1 spotsJawa Timur, Indonesia1 spotsSumatera Selatan, Indonesia1 spotsWestern Cape, South Africa1 spotsTerengganu, Malaysia1 spotsSulawesi Selatan, Indonesia1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Talang queenfish?+

Popular baits for Talang queenfish include Live Prawns, Live Pilchards, Live Herring, Live Squid, Live Mullet. Tip: Queenfish often hunt in packs; if you hook one, keep fishing the same area as more may be around.

Where can I catch Talang queenfish?+

Talang queenfish can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Queensland, Australia; Western Australia, Australia; New South Wales, Australia. WikiCatch lists 85 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Talang queenfish get?+

Talang queenfish (Scomberoides commersonnianus) can reach up to 120.00000500000002 cm in length and 16 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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