Redbreast Tilapia
Name
Redbreast Tilapia
Identification
As with the Mozambique Tilapia the Redbreast Tilapia has large scales with a round profiled head. The throat and breast areas are a bright red with the rest of the body being olive green to brown. There are also 5 to 7 vertical thick bands along the body. These fish grow up to 40cm with a weight of up to 2kg.
How to locate
These fish are usually found close to the banks in shallow water of between 1 and 2m. Common in most dams in the Lowveld.
Baits to use
A variety of baits can be used with earthworms being the favourite. Spinner baits as well as dough type baits will also work well.
Tackle to use
Light to medium tackle as well as small to medium sized hooks are to be used.
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