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Palometa (Argentine Butterfish)
Parona signata
Also known as: Palometa
PelagicShore
Gamefish
Score
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Prime time
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Depth
0–40m
Platform
Shore
Palometa (Argentine Butterfish) (Parona signata) — sea-fishing target species photographed in marine habitat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Jan–DecGood Feb–Oct
Depth range
0–40mMedium
Findr bio
Quick and flashy on the surface — small metal lures worked fast through a moving school rarely go untouched.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Current edgeShallow water
Recommended baits
SpinnersFish baits
Effective techniques
SpinningJigging
Gear
Best times
DawnDay
A fast, deep-bodied jack relative that runs the coastal waters of Argentina and Uruguay in schools — a favourite light-tackle target when the run is on.
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