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Yellow-banded snapper

Lutjanus adetii

Family
Lutjanidae
Max Length
50 cm
Max Weight
2 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
2

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Prawns

    Effective when fished on the bottom or drifted.

  • Pilchards

    Cut into pieces or used whole, a versatile bait.

  • Squid

    Tough and stays on the hook well.

  • Small Live Fish

    Hardyheads, herring are good options.

  • Worms

    Beachworms or bloodworms are readily accepted.

Artificial Lures

  • Halco Twisty 30gSpoon

    Retrieve fast to imitate fleeing baitfish.

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  • Rapala X-Rap 10Minnow

    Twitch and pause retrieve works well.

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  • ZMan DieZel MinnowZ 4"Soft Plastic

    Rig on a jighead and hop along the bottom.

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  • Daiwa Bait Junkie Minnow 2.5"Soft Plastic

    Use with a light jighead for finesse presentations.

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  • Nomad Madmac 115Metal Slug

    Cast and retrieve quickly for schooling fish.

    Buy

Techniques

Yellow-banded snapper often school around structure; try using a berley trail to attract them and improve your catch rate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Yellow-banded snapper?+

Popular baits for Yellow-banded snapper include Prawns, Pilchards, Squid, Small Live Fish, Worms. Tip: Yellow-banded snapper often school around structure; try using a berley trail to attract them and improve your catch rate.

How big do Yellow-banded snapper get?+

Yellow-banded snapper (Lutjanus adetii) can reach up to 50 cm in length and 2 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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