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Tiger-toothed croaker
Otolithes ruber
Overview
Otolithes ruber, commonly known as the tigertooth croaker, silver teraglin, wiretooth, snapper kob, snapper salmon, Yankee whiting or Yankee salmon is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Sciaenidae, the drums and croakers. This species is found in the Indo-Pacific region.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Prawns
Excellent all-around bait.
- Squid
Cut into strips for best results.
- Small fish
Use live or freshly dead.
- Bloodworms
Effective for smaller fish.
- Crabs
Small crabs, hook through the side.
Artificial Lures
- Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F1147CrankbaitBuy
Effective for trolling or casting.
- Daiwa Silver Creek Minnow 60SMinnowBuy
Work with twitching retrieves.
- Storm Wildeye Swim Shad 03SwimbaitBuy
Good for covering ground quickly.
- Savage Gear Sand Eel SlugSoft PlasticBuy
Use with a jig head.
- Maria Mucho Lucir 35gMetal JigBuy
Great for vertical jigging.
Techniques
Fish around structure like reefs and wrecks, and experiment with different retrieve speeds to find what the fish are responding to.
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Where to Find Tiger-toothed croaker
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Tiger-toothed croaker?+
Popular baits for Tiger-toothed croaker include Prawns, Squid, Small fish, Bloodworms, Crabs. Tip: Fish around structure like reefs and wrecks, and experiment with different retrieve speeds to find what the fish are responding to.
Where can I catch Tiger-toothed croaker?+
Tiger-toothed croaker can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Johor, Malaysia; Pulau Pinang, Malaysia; Sabah, Malaysia. WikiCatch lists 7 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Tiger-toothed croaker get?+
Tiger-toothed croaker (Otolithes ruber) can reach up to 89.9999976 cm in length and 7 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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