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Blacktail
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Common Name:
Blacktail
Other
Names: Dassie, Kolstert
Scientific
Name: Diplodus capensis
Length:
35 - 40 cm in length
Weight:
Average weight of
1.5 - 2 kg.
Habitat:
Blacktails can be found in rock pools and close inshore.
They are normally caught off the rocks as they will be swimming around sheltered areas.
Distribution:
Found throughout South Africa.
Bait:
Blacktails are not fussy when it comes to bait. They will take a large
range of baits such sardine (pilchards),
worms, squid, mussels, crabs etc.
Fishing
Strategy: Blacktails do not require any special fishing
strategy. Light tackle with a small size hook will work best. A large
hook will cause the angler to lose the fish.
Eating
Quality: Good, but only with larger specimens.
Tackle
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