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Coelorinchus commutabilis

Coelorinchus commutabilis

Coelorinchus commutabilisAI-generated illustration

Coelorinchus commutabilis, commonly known as the commutative whiptail, is a deep‑sea rattail found on continental slopes. It is sought by deep‑water anglers for its unusual appearance and the challenge of locating it at great depths.

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Basic Information

Family

Macrouridae

Max Size

30 cm (12 in)

Habitat

marine

Climate

deep-water

Best Season

Spring and summer (March–August)

Best Time

Nighttime

Distribution

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Fishing Tips for Coelorinchus commutabilis

  • Use a heavy‑weight downrigger or weighted line to reach 200‑800 m depths
  • Deploy bright LED lights or a lantern to attract the fish to your jig
  • Use fresh cut fish, squid or shrimp as bait on a deep‑diving jig or spoon
  • Maintain a strong, low‑stretch line (50‑80 lb test) and be prepared for long pauses between bites

Top Fishing Locations for Coelorinchus commutabilis

Kaikoura Deep Sea Charters

New Zealand
expert40% Occasional

World‑renowned deep‑sea charter operating off Kaikoura, targeting deep‑water rattails including Coelorinchus commutabilis on steep continental shelf drops.

Best: Nov-Mar

Cape Point Offshore

South Africa
expert35% Occasional

Deep‑water offshore trips from Cape Town head south of the Cape of Good Hope, where the cold Benguela upwelling brings abundant grenadiers.

Best: Jun-Aug

East Tasmanian Shelf

Australia
expert30% Occasional

Charters from Hobart target the steep slopes of the East Tasmanian Shelf, a hotspot for deep‑sea species including Coelorinchus commutabilis.

Best: Dec-Feb

Juan Fernández Islands Deep Sea

Chile
expert45% Occasional

Remote offshore expeditions around the Juan Fernández archipelago encounter rich deep‑water fauna; grenadiers are common on night‑time bottom hauls.

Best: Mar-May

Falkland Islands Continental Slope

Falkland Islands
expert50% Common

Deep‑sea fishing trips off Port Stanley target the productive southern Atlantic slope where Coelorinchus commutabilis aggregates seasonally.

Best: Oct-Feb

Lofoten Deep Water

Norway
expert20% Uncommon

Arctic deep‑sea outings from the Lofoten islands reach the North Atlantic trench, offering occasional catches of this southern‑hemisphere species pushed by currents.

Best: May-Jul

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Recommended Fishing Equipment for Coelorinchus commutabilis

Recommended Equipment

RodHeavy‑action deep‑sea rod, 7‑9 ft length
Line50‑80 lb test monofilament or braided line
Lure TypeDeep‑diving metal jig or spoon, 10‑30 g
TechniqueBottom jigging with a downrigger to target 200‑800 m depths

Best bait: Fresh cut fish, squid or shrimp