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Trachinotus falcatus · Sea
Wary flats species and the grand prize of many fly anglers.
Photo: Brian.gratwicke, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Facts
| Best months | JFMAMJJASOND Mar–Jul. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator. |
|---|---|
| Feeds | Daytime |
| Water temp | 22–30 °C |
| Typical size | 45–60 cm · record about 110 cm |
| Diet | Crabs, shrimp |
| Regions | North AmericaCentral AmericaSouth America |
How conditions affect it
Moon
Sensitive to the moon: favour the major solunar periods.
Tide
Tide matters: fish moving water.
Pressure
Sensitive to pressure: fish a steady or slowly falling barometer.
Catching tip. Present a small crab fly or jig on shallow flats.
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