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| Tiger fish (Hydrocynus Vittatus)
Tiger fish are caught throughout the year on the upper Zambezi River, however fishing methods are dependent on the water levels. When levels rise due to rain in the main catchment area in Zambezi / Angola (December / January) drift bait is the preferred method used to capture these renowned predators. Bulldogs (Marcusenuis Macrolepidotus) purchased from the local fishermen is favoured by anglers due to the availability of these fish as well as the high success rate achieved when using them as drift bait.
In May / June when water levels start receding and clearing, trolling or spinning for Tiger fish is once again the norm. This is also a good time to fly fish. Lures, which have proved very successful in the past, are the 11cm variety shallow runner (plastic lip) manufactured by Rapala, Storm or Halco. Effzett spoons, copper or chrome also work very well.
* SA record: 5.88 kg (since
been broken)
* Zimbabwe record: (Lake
Kariba): 15.07 kg
* Malawi record: 7.03 kg
This information is intended as a guideline to assist you in purchasing the correct selection of tackle and is compiled from years of fishing experience on the upper Zambezi River. |
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