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Honeycomb
Ray
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Common Name:
Honeycomb Ray
Other
Names:
Marble Ray, Leopard Sting Ray
Scientific
Name:
Himantura Uamak
Habitat:
Caught in estuaries and in shallow bays.
Distribution:
Found from Southern Cape to Mozambican waters.
Bait:
Sardine or mackerel
Fishing
Strategy:
This ray has a reputation for being a strong fighter and difficult to
land. It has a small mouth so hooks must not be too large.
Other
Information: This
ray can cause serious injury with its tail as it has irritated
spines near the base that can cause very bad and painful cuts
Tackle:
- 4 - 4.5 metre beach rod
- Must be a strong rod
- Heavy tackle is needed
- Small hook
Also
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