Fishing For

African butter catfish

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Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6. Diagnosis: adipose fin present (Ref. 43912, 57127, 81643) and fully developed (Ref. (Ref. 57127, 81643). Anterior nostrils more closer to each other than to posterior ones; inner margin of pectoral-fin spine strongly denticulate posteriorly (Ref. 43912, 57127, 81643). Nasal barbel reaching to anterior eye margin (Ref. 57127, 81643), but never extending beyond posterior margin of eye (Ref. 43912, 57127, 81643). Mouth subterminal (Ref. 57127, 81643), snout reaching beyond lower jaw (Ref. 43912). 45-64 branched anal-fin rays and 8-15 gill rakers on lower limb of first gill arch (Ref. 43912, 57127, 81643).

Average Length

Maximum Length

1.1 ft

Maximum Weight

8.8 oz

Depth Range

13.1 - 226.4 ft

Temperature Range

73.4 - 80.6 ºF

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Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers

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Species African butter catfish

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Did our first catfish fishing competition. We got 9 but could not secure the winning weight. Average weight was 2.5 kg each but the one closest to 3.2 drove off with the bass boat.

Species African butter catfish

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Species African butter catfish

Weight 19 lb 13 oz

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Species African butter catfish

Weight 30 lb 1 oz

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