TIGERFISH
Hydrocynus vittatus

This indigenous
carnivorous game fish is respected for its excellent aerobatic fighting
abilities. The saying goes that where you find crocodiles you find the
tiger. Like the croc there is something awe-inspiring and medieval about
the tigerfish.
This fish is
a vibratory and sight feeder. It can be caught on brightly coloured lures
or spoons trolled, or retrieved with a medium spinning rig. The lure or
bait must be tied with steel trace to obviate it being bitten off.
Drift or bottom
fished fish fillet sometimes proves effective. It is advisable to exercise
care when attempting to remove the hook to obviate losing one's fingers
.
Because the
flesh contains numerous small pointed bones it is not often eaten.
The best times to fish for
this species are usually early morning and late afternoon. Tigerfish are
found in the hotter areas and the best catches are made in the summer
months when the rivers are not running too dirty.
Flyfishing for the tiger will
test the anglers skill to the limit,
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says
"Fisherman who fools with crocodile or hippo endangers the lives of
himself and others". |
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