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Tomato hind

Cephalopholis sonnerati

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

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Small Reef Fish

    Use live reef fish on a dropper rig.

  • Shrimp

    Live shrimp are readily accepted.

  • Squid

    Cut squid is a good all-around bait.

  • Crabs

    Small crabs work well near rocky areas.

  • Prawns

    Use fresh or frozen prawns.

Artificial Lures

  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep DiverCrankbait

    Effective when trolled near reefs.

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  • Rapala X-Rap Magnum 20Crankbait

    Diving crankbait for deeper water.

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  • Shimano Butterfly JigJig

    Vertical jigging near structure.

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  • Berkley Gulp! Saltwater Jerk ShadSoft Plastic

    Use with a weighted jighead.

    Buy
  • Halco TwistySpoon

    Cast and retrieve quickly

    Buy

Techniques

Target areas with structure like reefs, wrecks, and rocky outcrops, and adjust your retrieve speed based on the water depth and current.

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Where to Find Tomato hind

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Tomato hind?+

Popular baits for Tomato hind include Small Reef Fish, Shrimp, Squid, Crabs, Prawns. Tip: Target areas with structure like reefs, wrecks, and rocky outcrops, and adjust your retrieve speed based on the water depth and current.

Where can I catch Tomato hind?+

Tomato hind can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Bali, Indonesia. WikiCatch lists 1 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Tomato hind get?+

Tomato hind (Cephalopholis sonnerati) can reach up to 56.999999300000006 cm in length and 6.2088 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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