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Velvet belly lanternshark

Etmopterus spinax

Family
Etmopteridae
Max Length
60 cm
Max Weight
0.9 kg
IUCN Status
VU
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
2

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Squid

    Effective due to their natural diet.

  • Mackerel

    Oily and strong scent.

  • Herring

    Another good oily choice.

  • Sardines

    Cut bait releases scent.

Artificial Lures

  • Shimano Butterfly JigJig

    Great for deep water jigging.

    Buy
  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep DiverCrankbait

    Effective for attracting with flash.

    Buy
  • Berkley Gulp! Alive! MinnowSoft Plastic

    Scent and action entice strikes.

    Buy
  • Savage Gear Cutbait HerringSoft Plastic

    Realistic profile for deep water.

    Buy

Techniques

Use slow jigging motions or slow retrieves with deep-diving lures near the seabed to target Velvet belly lanternsharks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Velvet belly lanternshark?+

Popular baits for Velvet belly lanternshark include Squid, Mackerel, Herring, Sardines, Shimano Butterfly Jig. Tip: Use slow jigging motions or slow retrieves with deep-diving lures near the seabed to target Velvet belly lanternsharks.

How big do Velvet belly lanternshark get?+

Velvet belly lanternshark (Etmopterus spinax) can reach up to 60.0000024 cm in length and 0.85 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is VU.

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