Onaga (Longtail Red Snapper)
Etelis coruscans
Also known as: OnagaLongtail Red SnapperRuby Snapper
BenthicShore
Deepwater
Score
—
Prime time
—
Depth
150–400m
Platform
Shore
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Jan–Dec
Depth range
150–400mDeep
Findr bio
A thousand feet down on a steep ledge in the dark. Bring an electric reel and a lot of patience.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Deep waterWreck reef
Recommended baits
SquidFish baits
Diet
Small fishSquidShrimp
Effective techniques
Bottom FishingJigging
Best times
NightDuskDawn
Onaga is one of Hawaii’s Deep 7 bottomfish, caught 300m down on electric reels, and the traditional new-year fish — its red colour makes it the celebration snapper.