Longfin Eel
Name
Longfin Eel
Identification
All the Eel species have a long, muscular, snake like bodies with long anal and dorsal fins that meet at the back to form the tail of this fish, the dorsal fin is longer than the anal fin. These fish do have scales but they are very small and difficult to see with the naked eye. To distinguish between the four eel species found in our water one needs to look at the origin of the dorsal and anal fins..
The Longfin Eel: The start of the dorsal and anal fins are widely parted, the colour is grey to bronze, and this eel can grow up to 1.2m long with the average weight of between 2 – 3kg.
How to locate
Always look for structure like rock with hiding places, tree stumps, weeds and reeds etc. Found in the Crocodile River.
Baits to use
All meaty baits should work well, baits such as, worms, fish fillets, fish head and general baits that are used for barbel will also work.
Tackle to use
Heavy tackle with thickish line, because this fish will wrap itself around any obstruction in the water to avoid being caught.