Mexican Needlefish

Long, slender, cylindrical body with greatly elongated jaws bearing sharp teeth. Blue-green above with a prominent silver-blue lateral stripe and white belly. Adults reach 24–36 inches — one of the larger Pacific needlefish species.\n\n

Best Lures: Small spoons, surface plugs, streamer flies, sabiki rigs.\n Best Baits: Live anchovies, small pieces of fish, shrimp.\n\n

Light tackle fishing near the surface in bays and nearshore areas. Needlefish are exciting if frustrating to catch — they slash at bait and are hard to hook on their bony jaws. Use wire or heavy fluorocarbon leader. Good live bait for larger pelagics.