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Moggel
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Common
Name: Moggel
Other
Names: Mud mullet
Scientific Name:
Labeo Umbratus
Length: 30
- 50 cm in length
Weight:
Average weight of 1.2kg
Habitat:
This freshwater species prefers shallow pools
of water.
Distribution:
Moggels can be found in a number of river systems throughout South
Africa.
Bait:
Mudfish
are not fussy eaters and so a number of baits are acceptable such as
corn, earthworms, maggots, flying ants, egg and flour dough etc.
Description:
This small fish has a soft, meaty look with a grey colour.
The underside is a light pink.
Fishing Strategy:
This small fish is commonly caught and used in commercial and
subsistence consumption. Light tackle can be used to get a better fight
out of the fish.
Eating Quality: Edible, catch and release is recommended.
Tackle:
- Very small hooks are required
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