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Apapa

Apapa

Pellona Castelnaeana

  • 2lakes
  • 95logged catches
  • 4.86 kg heaviest logged

Apapa (Pellona Castelnaeana) is a South American species of predatory freshwater fish found mainly in the Amazon and Orinoco basins. These highly aggressive fish swim mainly in large schools, hunting their prey closer to the surface or in shallower areas. Apapa closely resemble huge Sardines, with their laterally compressed bodies and vivid golden coloration, dark backs and upturned mouths. They can reach a length of over 80 cm with a maximum weight of around 5 kg. These fierce predators tend to hunt more actively at night than during the day, feeding mainly on insects and other fish found close to the surface.

What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches

Baits

Small Minnows 3

Lures

X-Series Spinnerbait 14 g, #2/0 6 Major Popper 28 g, #3/0 4 Walker 64 g, #5/0 3 Walker 42 g, #4/0 3 X-Series Bass Jig 56 g, #6/0 3 Swimbait 71 g, #5/0 3 Club-Series Walker 14 g, #4/0 2 Swimbait 48 g, #3/0 2 Major Popper 42 g, #5/0 2 X-Series Walker 14 g, #4/0 1 Duo Swimbait 56 g, #4/0 1 Crayfish 10 cm 1

Best setups by lake 2 lakes with data

Marron River — 62 catches , best 4.86 kg

  • X-Series Spinnerbait 14 g, #2/0 Spinning 6×
  • Major Popper 28 g, #3/0 Spinning 4×
  • Walker 42 g, #4/0 Spinning 3×
  • X-Series Bass Jig 56 g, #6/0 Spinning 3×

Amazonian Maze — 33 catches , best 4.74 kg

  • Club-Series Walker 14 g, #4/0 Spinning 2×
  • Swimbait 48 g, #3/0 Spinning 2×
  • X-Series Walker 14 g, #4/0 Spinning Shore 1×
  • Duo Swimbait 56 g, #4/0 Spinning Boat 1×

How to catch

How to catch a unique Apapa? You can catch this fish either with bait or lures.

If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Apapa would be to use Small Minnows on a size #4/0 hook.

If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Walkers. The most successful lure is Blue & Silver Major Popper 42 g, #5/0.

Where to find it

Amazonian Maze Brazil Marron River Bolivia

Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log

Aracu Minnow Shiners Dobsonfly Dragonflies #141#137#133#132#124#123#2335

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