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White-edged rockfish
Sebastes taczanowskii
Overview
Sebastes taczanowskii, the white-edged rockfish, or Yezo seaperch is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the subfamily Sebastinae, the rockfishes, part of the family Scorpaenidae. It is native to the northwestern Pacific Ocean from northern Japan and far eastern Russia, it has also been reported from Korea. This species was first formally described in 1880 by the Austrian ichthyologist Franz Steindachner with the type locality given as Northern Japan. The identity of the person honoutred in its specific name is not certain but is thought likely to be the Polish zoologist Władysław Taczanowski, who possibly gave Steindachner the type which had been collected by another Polish zoologist, Benedykt Dybowski. Some authorities place this species in the subgenus Mebarus. This demersal fish is found in shallow waters near coasts and will enter estuaries and the juveniles live among floating seaweed. It is an ovoviviparous species. This species attains a maximum total length of 32 cm (13 in).
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Pile worms
Excellent all-around bait, very attractive to rockfish.
- Shrimp
Use small pieces on a jig head or hook.
- Mussels
Crushed mussels can be used as chum.
- Sandworms
Effective, but may attract smaller fish.
- Small crabs
Good for rocky areas.
Artificial Lures
- Berkley Gulp! Swimming MulletSoft PlasticBuy
Effective on a jig head, great for vertical jigging.
- Kastmaster SpoonSpoonBuy
Cast and retrieve near rocky structures.
- Tsunami Holographic Swim ShadSoft PlasticBuy
Attracts fish with reflective flash.
- Daiwa D-MinnowCrankbaitBuy
Try twitching retrieve.
- Worden's Rooster Tail SpinnerSpinnerBuy
Cast around structure and retrieve slowly.
Techniques
Fish near rocky structures and kelp beds where White-edged rockfish often congregate, and vary your retrieve speed to find what the fish are hitting.
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Where to Find White-edged rockfish
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for White-edged rockfish?+
Popular baits for White-edged rockfish include Pile worms, Shrimp, Mussels, Sandworms, Small crabs. Tip: Fish near rocky structures and kelp beds where White-edged rockfish often congregate, and vary your retrieve speed to find what the fish are hitting.
Where can I catch White-edged rockfish?+
White-edged rockfish can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include 北海道, Japan. WikiCatch lists 2 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do White-edged rockfish get?+
White-edged rockfish (Sebastes taczanowskii) can reach up to 31.9999993 cm in length and 0.9384 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.
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