Brycon
Brycon spp.
- 2lakes
- 68logged catches
- 5.54 kg heaviest logged
Brycon (Brycon spp.) is a tropical fish species found in freshwater habitats of Central and South America, ranging from Mexico to Argentina. Brycon have plump, deep bodies that are grayish-silvery on the sides with reddish fins and yellow eyes. These fish can vary in length from about 12 to 80 cm with a maximum weight of up to 6 kg. Their diet primarily consists of fruit and seeds, but sometimes can also include invertebrates and small fish.
What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches
Baits
Camu-Camu 
Curd Dough 
Dobsonfly Larva 
Aracu Minnow 
Dobsonfly Lures
X-Series Spinnerbait 14 g, #2/0 
Buzzbait 24 g, #4/0 
Rattlesnake Worm 10 cm 
Club-Series Spinnerbait 14 g, #2/0 Best setups by lake 2 lakes with data
Marron River — 45 catches , best 5.54 kg
- X-Series Spinnerbait 14 g, #2/0 Spinning 12×
- Camu-Camu Hook #4/0 Float Shore 83 m 2×
- Buzzbait 24 g, #4/0 Spinning 2×
- Aracu Minnow Hook #6/0 Feeder bottom Shore 2×
Maku-Maku Lake — 23 catches , best 5.05 kg
- Curd Dough Hook #1/0 Float 40 m 2×
- Rattlesnake Worm 10 cm Spinning 2×
- Curd Dough Hook #2 Float 40 m 1×
- Dobsonfly Larva Hook #4/0 Float 20 m 1×
How to catch
How to catch a unique Brycon? You can catch this fish either with bait or lures.
If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Brycon would be to use Camu-Camu on a size #6/0 hook.
If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Buzzbaits. The most successful lure is Acid Green and Orange Buzzbait 24 g, #4/0.
Where to find it
Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log
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