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Longfin Eel
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Common
Name: Longfin Eel
Other
Names: -
Scientific Name:
Anguilla Mossambica
Length:
Known to grow up to 1.2 metres in length
Weight:
Average weight of
1.4 - 3kg.
Habitat:
This eel prefers deep, rocky pools with
suitable caves and rocks
for hiding from predators. Also found in large bodies of water such as
certain dams.
Distribution:
This species can be found in East coast rivers and upwards.
Bait:
Longfin eels will eat just about anything such as crabs, frogs,
earthworms etc.
Description: This
species is long, smooth skinned with a snake like
appearance. Colour
changes as the species goes to sea. Colour will change from a grey to a
dark bronze colour.
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.
Eating Quality: Good
Tackle:
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