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Tiete tetra

Tiete tetra

Brycon insignis

Family
Bryconidae
Max Length
37 cm
Max Weight
1.5 kg
IUCN Status
EN
Water Type
freshwater
Fishing Spots
19

Overview

Brycon insignis, the Tiete tetra, is a species of species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Bryconidae, the doradas and jaw tetras. It is endemic to the Paraíba do Sul River basin in southeast Brazil. B. insignis migrates upstream to spawn and has traditionally been important to fisheries, but it is now a threatened species.

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Earthworms

    Effective all-around bait.

  • Grasshoppers

    Good for surface fishing.

  • Small Crickets

    Can be used with a bobber.

  • Maggots

    Attracts fish with their movement.

Artificial Lures

  • Mepps Aglia #3Spinner

    Classic spinner, shiny and attractive.

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  • Rapala Original Floater 07Crankbait

    Good for imitating small baitfish.

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  • Zoom Trick WormSoft Plastic

    Wacky rigged or Texas rigged.

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  • Strike King Red Eye ShadLipless Crankbait

    Retrieve it quickly to trigger strikes.

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  • Heddon Zara SpookTopwater

    Walk-the-dog action is effective.

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Techniques

Fish near structures such as fallen trees or rocky outcrops, as Tiete tetra like to ambush prey from these locations; try varying your retrieve speed.

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Where to Find Tiete tetra

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil6 spotsParaná, Brazil3 spotsGoiás, Brazil2 spotsRio Grande do Norte, Brazil1 spotsMinas Gerais, Brazil1 spotsRegião Sudeste, Brazil1 spotsEspírito Santo, Brazil1 spotsSão Paulo, Brazil1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Tiete tetra?+

Popular baits for Tiete tetra include Earthworms, Grasshoppers, Small Crickets, Maggots, Mepps Aglia #3. Tip: Fish near structures such as fallen trees or rocky outcrops, as Tiete tetra like to ambush prey from these locations; try varying your retrieve speed.

Where can I catch Tiete tetra?+

Tiete tetra can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Paraná, Brazil; Goiás, Brazil. WikiCatch lists 19 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Tiete tetra get?+

Tiete tetra (Brycon insignis) can reach up to 36.8999988 cm in length and 1.4959 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is EN.

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