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Tusk

Brosme brosme

Family
Lotidae
Max Length
120 cm
Max Weight
20 kg
IUCN Status
NE
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
43

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Mackerel

    Use whole or cut into chunks.

  • Herring

    Effective when fresh or frozen.

  • Squid

    A very popular and versatile bait.

  • Crab

    Use soft shell crab if available.

  • Lugworms

    A smaller, but effective natural bait.

Artificial Lures

  • Savage Gear Cutbait HerringJig

    Mimics a fleeing baitfish.

    Buy
  • Shimano Butterfly JigJig

    Work vertically for best results.

    Buy
  • Rapala X-Rap Magnum 20Trolling Lure

    Effective at deeper depths.

    Buy
  • Storm Wildeye Swim ShadSoft Plastic

    Proven fish catcher.

    Buy
  • Berkley Gulp! SandwormSoft Plastic

    Scent attracts Tusk.

    Buy

Techniques

Tusk are bottom dwellers, so fish near structure and at depth, and consider using a slow, deliberate retrieve.

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Where to Find Tusk

Maine, United States4 spotsNew Hampshire, United States3 spotsMichigan, United States1 spotsNova Scotia, Canada1 spotsFlorida, United States1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Tusk?+

Popular baits for Tusk include Mackerel, Herring, Squid, Crab, Lugworms. Tip: Tusk are bottom dwellers, so fish near structure and at depth, and consider using a slow, deliberate retrieve.

Where can I catch Tusk?+

Tusk can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Maine, United States; New Hampshire, United States; Michigan, United States. WikiCatch lists 43 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Tusk get?+

Tusk (Brosme brosme) can reach up to 120.00000500000002 cm in length and 20 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.

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