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Species

Watson's Leaping Bonito

Cybiosarda elegans
Also known as watson's bonito · leaping bonito
Tier 3Eating4/10light tackleNSWQLDWANT
0 waypoints30–50 cm (max 60 cm) typical

Overview: about watson's leaping bonito

Slim northern tropical bonito, common around inshore reef bait schools and headlands. Spectacular when feeding at the surface — small metals and slim minnows take them well. Bloody flesh, mostly used as bait.

Biology: Watson's Leaping Bonito size, diet & habitat

Habitat
Inshore, Reef
Typical size
30–50 cm (max 60 cm)
Weight
0.5–2 kg
Depth range
0–50 m
Diet
small fish
Global range
Indo-West Pacific

How to target: Watson's Leaping Bonito angling strategies

Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.

  • small metals into surface schools
  • slim minnows trolled

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