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Rainbow Trout
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Common
Name: Rainbow Trout
Other
Names: -
Scientific Name:
Oncorhynchus Mykiss
Length: 30
- 75 cm in length
Weight:
Average weight of
1.5 - 2kg
Habitat:
Rainbow Trout can be found in streams, dams,
and flowing rivers. They prefer colder water and breed in flowing water
systems. There are a number of trout farms in South Africa where keen
anglers can fish.
Distribution:
Found throughout South Africa namely Western Cape, Kwazulu Natal,
Northern Province, Eastern Cape etc.
Bait:
Will accept a variety of baits such as crabs, frogs,
worms, smaller fish and lizards in nature. There are specific flys and
lures that can be purchased to target trout.
Description:
Rainbow Trout are long, bullet shaped fish with small scales. As the
name suggests, their colouring is amazing with a wide spectrum of
colours. They have sharp teeth and males are normally larger.
Fishing
Strategy: Breeding season is between June and September.
It is not recommended to fish for trout during breeding season as
females filled with eggs will be caught and stressed. Trout breed in
flowing water and eggs released in still water will die.
Eating Quality: Excellent Eating Fish.
Tackle:
- Light tackle will be rewarding
- Fly fishing
- A small - medium hook.
- Average fighting fish
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