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Sickle Pomfret

Sickle Pomfret

Taractichthys steindachneri

  • 1lakes
  • 15logged catches
  • 12.12 kg heaviest logged

The Sickle Pomfret (Taractichthys steindachneri) is a medium-sized fish that lives in deep waters, usually between 164 and 2296 ft (50 and 700 m), often near underwater mountains or along continental shelf slopes. This fish is a group-hunting omnivore, feeding on small fish, squid, crustaceans, and tunicates. It’s also a favorite meal for Bigeye Tuna, Swordfish, and Sharks. Since it lives in dark, deep waters, the Sickle Pomfret isn’t tied to specific feeding times and bites both day and night.

What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches

Baits

Natal Rock Oyster Meat 6

Lures

Trophy Double Hook Pilker 150 g, #7/0 4 Double Hook Pilker 175 g, #8/0 1

Best setups by lake 1 lakes with data

Noomaa Kuda Atholhu — 15 catches , best 12.12 kg

  • Trophy Double Hook Pilker 150 g, #7/0 Spinning Boat 2×
  • Trophy Double Hook Pilker 150 g, #7/0 Spinning 2×
  • Natal Rock Oyster Meat Hook #4/0 Feeder bottom Boat 2×
  • Natal Rock Oyster Meat Saltwater Curved Hook #8/0 Feeder bottom 1×

How to catch

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

If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Sickle Pomfret would be to use Natal Rock Oyster Meat on a size #3/0 hook.

If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Pilkers. The most successful lure is Silver/Gold Trophy Double Hook Pilker 150 g, #7/0.

Where to find it

Noomaa Kuda Atholhu Maldives

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

Medium Fish Strips Giant Tiger Prawn Finger Mullets Indo-Pacific Swimming Crab Japanese Anchovy Japanese Flying Squid #11886#123#124#122#127#2336

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