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Turkey moray
Gymnothorax meleagris
Overview
The turkey moray ,also known as the guineafowl moray or as the white-mouth/whitemouth moray is a species of marine fish in the family Muraenidae.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Live Shrimp
A versatile and readily available option.
- Small Reef Fish
Use smaller reef fish as cut bait.
- Squid
Tough and releases scent, very effective.
- Crab
Present live crab near rocky areas.
- Eels
Live eels are extremely effective for morays.
Artificial Lures
- Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep DiverCrankbaitBuy
Good for trolling near reefs.
- Rapala X-Rap Magnum 20CrankbaitBuy
Run this deep to entice morays.
- Berkley Gulp! Saltwater SandwormSoft PlasticBuy
Scented worm on a jighead works well.
- Tsunami Pro Holographic Swim ShadSoft PlasticBuy
Swim shad is good near drop-offs.
- Shimano Butterfly JigJigBuy
Jig it near rocky areas for strikes.
Techniques
Target areas with rocky structures and reef edges, and fish during dusk or dawn when morays are most active; use heavy tackle to prevent the moray from retreating into its den.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Turkey moray?+
Popular baits for Turkey moray include Live Shrimp, Small Reef Fish, Squid, Crab, Eels. Tip: Target areas with rocky structures and reef edges, and fish during dusk or dawn when morays are most active; use heavy tackle to prevent the moray from retreating into its den.
How big do Turkey moray get?+
Turkey moray (Gymnothorax meleagris) can reach up to 120.00000500000002 cm in length and 30 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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