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Buenos Aires Atlantic coast and Patagonian gulfs; sandy bottoms.
Magrú, prawn and fish pieces on the bottom.
Strong surfcasting with a tough leader and bait (fillet or whole). Fished with catch and release to conserve the resource.
Surfcasting y embarcado de fondo. Líder resistente: tiene piel y dientes ásperos.
Elasmobranquio bajo manejo pesquero: respetá tallas y cupos y considerá la devolución (poblaciones presionadas).
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Plan your trip hereSome of the best places to fish smoothhound (gatuzo) are Claromecó. On PESQA you get the map, access info, seasons and verified guides for each one.
The best time for smoothhound (gatuzo) is nov–jan. Check each place's page for the bite calendar and to respect current closed seasons.
Strong surfcasting with a tough leader and bait fillet or whole . Fished with catch and release to conserve the resource.
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A small coastal bottom shark, harmless to people, typical of the Buenos Aires and Patagonian coast. It is a classic of surfcasting and boat fishing, moving in schools over sandy bottoms. Its boneless flesh is widely used in cooking as "cazón".