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How to catch Silver eye

Polymixia japonica

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saltwatergame fishPolymixiidae

The Silver eye, also known as Japanese beardfish, is a small predatory fish found in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. It has a streamlined body adapted for hunting in sandy or muddy sea floors. This species is known for its active hunting of crustaceans and smaller fish.

Where they live

Found in sandy or muddy areas of the southern Japanese and East China seas, ranging at depths between 160 and 628 meters.

Typical size

Up to about 30 cm

What they eat

  • small fish
  • macrura (shrimp-like crustaceans)
  • crustaceans

Best baits

  • shrimp
  • small fish pieces
  • crustacean bait

Best lures

  • soft plastic shrimp imitations
  • small jigs
  • metal spoons

How to fish for them

  • bottom fishing
  • drift fishing
  • jigging

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