INDIANANGLER

Hi guys, i am located at kochi,kerala which is having lots of bakwaters,these watervays are having lots of pearlspot(karimeen),can you guys please tell what's the best lure for pearlspot.does spinners work well(wat no#)....help from u guys is much appreciated.

I guess the easiest way to target them if you're fishing for the pot would be worms and a small hook. A rudimentary hook sinker float should work fine. They're not particularly shy fish but tend to be bait stealers.

I've never used lure for them, no reason why they won't take a size 0 or 00 Mepps.

Regards,
Mighty Marlin.

I have tried the spinners but in vain.
But they readily take ragi on small hooks.
wow......they fight very well on ultra light tackle and fry very well on the pan.

Ravi

Ragi worked well for them at croc rocks on the Cauvery. I've caught them elsewhere on worm.
Guess there's no point trying spinners then!

Mighty Marlin.

thank u guys for the replies,somebody told me kneaded tapioca is also a good choice of bait.anways ill try ragi &tapioca an let u guys know

If you are adamant catching them by artificial bait, plastic worm will be the right choice. A very slow retrieve with a slight twitching action is what I will recommend.

Regards,

Ali

hey try earthworms or bread paste...We catch a lot of them here in Bangalore.... Worms with float fishing is the right way to go.....

guys,,i hav a female friend who catches lots of this fishes with bread maybe 30 to 40 for a session and they r very tasty and are a good add
to our curry in goa with nice raw mangoes slices in it,,,summer time goodness