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Smallmouth Yellowfish

The Smallmouth Yellowfish is a species of ray-finned fish, which is an invasive species in rivers of the Eastern Cape, South Africa. They are a hardy and adaptable species that are widespread across their natural distribution range. They have the ability to inhabit smaller streams due to their smaller size. Smallmouth Yellowfish are opportunistic feeders, reaching a mass of around 20 lb (9 kg) and eating a variety of food types, ranging from plant material to aquatic insects, crabs, shrimps and small fish.
Smallmouth Yellowfish

Details

Reserves
Izilo Zasendulo
Habitats
Lake Shore, Shallow Lake, Upriver, Middle River, River Mouth
Weight
0.2 kg - 9.8 kg
Bait and Lure Preference
Minnow, Spinner, Bloodworm, Bread, Crankbait, Jerkbait, Popper, Redworm, Spoon, Frog
Traits
Hard Fighter
Hard Fighter
Tries its best to get off the hook
Jumper
Jumper
Likes jumping out of the water

Weight

0.00kg5.00kg10.00kgDiamondGoldSilverBronzeJuvenile

Hook Sizes

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0

Tackle Preference

Filter
Available
Baits
Natural
Bread
 
 
Live
Bloodworm
 
 
Minnow
 
 
 
Redworm
 
 
Lures
Constant
Twitching
Jigging
Stop & Go
Crankbait
 
 
 
 
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Frog
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Jerkbait
 
 
 
 
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Popper
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Spinner
 
 
 
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Spoon
 
 
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