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Red
Steenbras
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Common Name:
Red Steenbras
Other
Names:
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Scientific
Name: Petrus Rupestris
Habitat:
Around reefs, depth range of 10m+
Distribution:
Found from False Bay to Durban
Bait:
This fish is a predator and so it feeds on smaller fish, octopus also
form part of the diet. A fillet of skipjack or snoek will attract this
fish.
Fishing
Strategy:
Once
hooked this fish will go straight for the bottom and put on a strong
fight. As soon as it leaves the deeper water its air bladder will start
to inflate in response to the air pressure. When brought to the surface
the stomach will be protruding from the mouth.
To release the
fish
unharmed is a task as you must try not to hurt the fish, some anglers
are under the impression that in order to release fish in this
condition you must puncture the protruding stomach. THIS IS NOT TRUE!!
The fish must be unhooked and then the hook needs to be reinserted
through the membrane of the dorsal fin or through the skin of the
dorsal fun. Then the fish must be carefully placed in the water taking
care not to rip out the hook. Once the fish is on the bottom, the hook
can be released by the angler jerking the line (not the rod).
Eating
Quality:
Red Steenbras is a sought after table fish as the flesh is excellent to
eat.
Tackle:
- 15 - 24kg line
- Fair size hook
- Sturdy Rod
Also
See:
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