Small Bait Big Fish

The saying ‘big bait big fish’ or ‘big lure big fish’ don’t always hold true. Even very big fish do feed on very tiny prey. A good proportionate example may be the whale shark feeding on plankton so small we have trouble seeing them with our naked eyes.

When big predators are in an aggressive mood they will chomp down large prey without hesitation but they will also pick on the easy meals that are small prey.

Matching the hatch is important if small prey are in the area whether they are small fish or insects.

When the bites are not forthcoming, I have gotten results more than once when I downsized to smaller lures or flies, especially when the prey I’m trying to imitate are baitfish.

What Are The Sailfish in Kuala Rompin Feeding On?

Below are some of the more popular food on a sailfish’s menu here at Kuala Rompin.

A juvenile fish the sailfish was feeding on right next to our boat
A juvenile fish the sailfish was feeding on right next to the boat
Schools of anchovy swimming under the boat
Schools of anchovy swimming under the boat
Sardine or locally called tamban is one of the main prey for Kuala Rompin's sailfish. They average 10cm to 13cm (about 4 to 5 inches)
Sardine or locally called tamban is one of the main prey for Kuala Rompin’s sailfish. They average 10cm to 13cm (about 4 to 5 inches). Other good bait fish are the yellowtail scad or ikan selar, and the Indian mackerel or ikan kembung aka ikan mabong
Live squid are good bait, too. Smaller ones are preferred - hook-up rate is also better.
Live squid are good bait, too. Smaller ones are preferred – hook-up rate is also better when using smaller squid compared to bigger ones.

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2 thoughts on “Small Bait Big Fish”

  1. The photo of the school of anchovy is awesome :D I agree with your point of sizing down when fish don’t seem to bite

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