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Yellowstripe scad

Selaroides leptolepis

Yellowstripe scad school in tropical seas. Look for schools and follow safety instructions when fishing from a boat.

A small pelagic fish; selar names also cover related species.

What it eats in the wild

This small fish feeds on zooplankton and small animals in the water.

Bait to try

Try small pieces of prawn or fish on a suitably small hook.

Lures to try

Try a sabiki, micro-jig or small shiny lure for active schools.

Starter setup

Use a light setup; multi-hook rigs only where allowed. Use fewer hooks and keep only what you need.

Local names can vary

Common names and the exact species can vary by region and fishery. Treat bait and rig advice as starting points, follow venue rules, and adjust to current, tide and conditions.

Photo credit: Kare Kare · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Species reference: FishBase

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