WikiCatchYellowtail horse mackerel
Trachurus novaezelandiae
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Pilchards
Effective when drifting or anchored.
- Whitebait
A popular and readily available bait.
- Squid
Use strips or whole small squid.
- Small prawns
Present on a light gauge hook.
- Garfish
Ideal for trolling or drifting.
Artificial Lures
- Daiwa Slippery Dog 65FTopwaterBuy
Walk-the-dog retrieve near structure.
- Rapala X-Rap 10Hardbody MinnowBuy
Twitch and pause retrieve is deadly.
- Berkley Gulp! Alive! Minnow 3 inchSoft PlasticBuy
Effective on a jig head.
- Shimano Colt Sniper 40gMetal JigBuy
Cast far and retrieve quickly.
- Mepps Aglia Long #2SpinnerBuy
Cast into current or slow retrieve.
Techniques
Yellowtail horse mackerel often school, so if you catch one, continue fishing the same area, and using a berley can also attract a school.
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Where to Find Yellowtail horse mackerel
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Yellowtail horse mackerel?+
Popular baits for Yellowtail horse mackerel include Pilchards, Whitebait, Squid, Small prawns, Garfish. Tip: Yellowtail horse mackerel often school, so if you catch one, continue fishing the same area, and using a berley can also attract a school.
Where can I catch Yellowtail horse mackerel?+
Yellowtail horse mackerel can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Waikato, New Zealand. WikiCatch lists 1 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Yellowtail horse mackerel get?+
Yellowtail horse mackerel (Trachurus novaezelandiae) can reach up to 50 cm in length and 2 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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