WikiCatchTorpedo scad
Megalaspis cordyla
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Small Shrimp
Excellent for attracting scad inshore.
- Live Pilchards
A favorite for larger scad feeding offshore.
- Squid Strips
Tough bait that stays on the hook.
- Small Fish (e.g., Anchovies)
Effective when scad are targeting smaller fish.
Artificial Lures
- Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F1147MinnowBuy
Great for imitating baitfish.
- Shimano Coltsniper 40gJigBuy
Effective for vertical jigging.
- Daiwa Silver Creek Minnow 50SMinnowBuy
Good for casting and retrieving.
- Halco Twisty 40gSpoonBuy
Ideal for fast retrieves.
- Maria Mucho Lucir 35gJigBuy
Highly reflective for attracting scad.
Techniques
Use a fast retrieve with your lure to mimic fleeing baitfish and trigger a strike from torpedo scad; try varying retrieve speed.
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Where to Find Torpedo scad
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Torpedo scad?+
Popular baits for Torpedo scad include Small Shrimp, Live Pilchards, Squid Strips, Small Fish (e.g., Anchovies), Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F1147. Tip: Use a fast retrieve with your lure to mimic fleeing baitfish and trigger a strike from torpedo scad; try varying retrieve speed.
Where can I catch Torpedo scad?+
Torpedo scad can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Bukidnon, Philippines; Aceh, Indonesia; Southern Province, Sri Lanka. WikiCatch lists 3 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Torpedo scad get?+
Torpedo scad (Megalaspis cordyla) can reach up to 80.0000012 cm in length and 4 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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