Species
Yellowtail Scad
Trachurus novaezelandiae
Also known as yakka · yellowtail
Tier 1Eating5/10ultralight tackleNSWVICQLDSAWATAS
0 waypoints15–25 cm (max 50 cm) typical
Overview: about yellowtail scad
The bait fish of east-coast and southern Australian wharves, breakwalls and bays. Bait-jigged with sabikis under pier lights or around bait schools. Live or fresh dead, the universal bait for kingfish, snapper, jew and just about anything that swims.
Biology: Yellowtail Scad size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Bay, Inshore, Pier
- Typical size
- 15–25 cm (max 50 cm)
- Weight
- 0.1–0.5 kg
- Depth range
- 0–100 m
- Diet
- zooplankton, small fish
- Global range
- Southwest Pacific
How to target: Yellowtail Scad angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- sabiki bait-jigs under pier lights
- tiny baits on light gear in berley trails
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