Talang queenfish

Scomberoides commersonnianus

Family

Carangidae

Max Length

120 cm

Max Weight

16 kg

IUCN Status

Water Type

saltwater, mixed

Fishing Spots

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.

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Where to Find Talang queenfish

Queensland, Australia37 spots Western Australia, Australia10 spots New South Wales, Australia3 spots KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa3 spots จังหวัดลพบุรี, Thailand1 spots Jawa Timur, Indonesia1 spots Sumatera Selatan, Indonesia1 spots Western Cape, South Africa1 spots Terengganu, Malaysia1 spots Sulawesi 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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