Species guide
How to catch African scad
Trachurus delagoa
saltwatergame fishCarangidae
The African scad is a fast-swimming predatory fish common in southern African waters. It has a streamlined body ideal for hunting small fish and crustaceans. This species is popular among anglers seeking a lively fight.
Where they live
Inhabits saltwater regions across the Atlantic and Indian Oceans near Africa, often over sandy substrates from shallow waters down to 400 meters. It migrates toward surface waters at night.
Typical size
Up to about 35 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- small crustaceans
Best baits
- small fish pieces
- shrimp
Best lures
- small metal jigs
- spoofs
How to fish for them
- casting near sandy bottoms
- trolling with small lures
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