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Fishing For Tigerfish
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Tigerfish are a prized
species when freshwater fishing. Tigerfish have a respectable
reputation. The
thought of a tigerfish fighting, with fierce striking and a leap out of
the water, this spectacular show is what fuels many Tigerfish anglers.
No matter what tackle is used, many strikes result in a fish being
lost. Tigerfish are predaors that live in shoals.
They will eat a
wide variety of fish such as minnows, robbers and in some cases even
certain catfish species. Tigerfish can be found near bait groups and
fishing near crocodiles can be useful as tigerfish have been known to
eat scraps left over by feeding crocodiles. Tigerfish breed in summer
waters and the fry are washed down stream when they are protected.
An
interesting note on Tigerfish is that their teeth act like shark teeth.
Whole rows of teeth can be replaced. An alarming problem with Tigerfish
is the ever decreasing population rate. Tigerfish populations are
decreasing dramatically and pollution is one of the main causes.
Illegal gill netting is also having serious consequences on Tigerfish
populations. Tigerfish have never been successfully bred in captivity.
To ensure the survival of this amazing species, anglers need to support
catch and release.
Tigerfish
Profiles
For more information on tigerfish species such as length, weight,
pictures, descriptions, and fishing strategy click on the species name
below:
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