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Shortfin Eel
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Common
Name: Shortfin Eel
Other
Names: -
Scientific Name:
Anguilla Bicolour Bicolour
Length:
80cm
in length
Weight:
Average weight of 1kg
Habitat:
Found in rivers and dams with rocks and caves
for hiding.
Distribution:
Widespread along coastal areas, from Mossel Bay to Mozambique
Bait:
As with other eels, shortfin eels will eat just about anything such as
crabs, frogs,
earthworms etc.
Description:
Dark Olive-brown colour. As the name suggests the fins are small and
thin.
Fishing Strategy:
Use strong line, when the eel is hooked it will retreat to any rock or
cave. The angler will need to set the hook and keep pressure
on the
fish to avoid the eel going into a cave. If the eel goes into a cave,
then the line will wear on the sharp rocks and break. This species is
not as common as other eel species.
Eating Quality: Good
Tackle:
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