Species guide
How to catch Flat needlefish
Ablennes hians
brackishsaltwatergame fishBelonidae
The flat needlefish is a sleek, elongated predator found in warm coastal waters worldwide. Known for its swift movements, it hunts small fish, squid, and crustaceans. It can be caught both solitary or schooling near islands and shorelines.
Where they live
Inhabits shallow inshore and offshore brackish and saltwater areas around islands across the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Mediterranean regions. Found from the surface down to about 3 meters deep.
Typical size
Up to about 140 cm
What they eat
- small fishes
- squid
- mantis shrimp
- krill
Best baits
- small fish strips
- squid pieces
- shrimp
Best lures
- topwater plugs
- slender spoons
- jigs
How to fish for them
- casting nearshore
- trolling with lures
- topwater fishing
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