Featuring gavin erwin from fish art, sean bisset, jason macintosh and gareth roocroft. Jan 17, 2011 the south african sharptooth catfish, which is also known as the barbel, is a common fish in south african waters. Handling sea barbel or sea catfish can be a difficult task but in this article you will learn how to safely handle and release south african species of sea barbel. The african sharptooth catfish the african sharptooth catfish, more commonly known as the barbel, grows up to 40 kg with the average weight caught being around 8 kg. Our trip began just west of the vioolsdrift border post about 700 km from cape town and over 5 nights we made our way over roughly 70km of this wild river.
Our covid19 community guidelines tips, advice and news related to trading on gumtree during the covid19 crisis. Deep sea charters almost 15 percent of all known coastal marine species are found on the south african coast. The healthy and sustainable fishing industry in south africa the fishing industry in south africa is extensive and well managed. Common carp will be the best fish to use, try stay away from using indigenous fish such as mudfish and especially yellowfish. This is a very effective attractor goundbait for barbel. This page will give you some tips and knowledge about how to coax that barbel into eating a curlytail or small plastic. South africas territorial waters extend out 22km from shore. Barbel prefer the slowermoving parts of the river unlike stronger swimmers such as the mudfish labeo, yellowfish barbus marequensis and the wellknown tigerfish hydrocynus.
Many south african anglers want to catch that big barbel, and i am hoping this will help you get that pb sharptooth catfish. Fish the sea sa stone close drive, 1609 modderfontein, gauteng, south africa rated 4. Fishing industry in south africa sea harvest fishery. Masedy jewelrychoose your exclusive fashion jewelry we adhere to give our customers with high quality fashion jewelry and good shopping experience. This massive river runs for over 2 200 km starting in the highlands of lesotho and making its way west through south africa until it forms the border between south africa and namibia. The seaband is a knitted elasticized wrist band, which operates by. Masedy 12pcs 14g 316l stainless steel industrial barbell earrings for women men cartilage helix piercing rosegold. The female lays approximately 50 relatively large 1516 mm diameter eggs. Sa at sea over illegal fishing in its waters the mail. The white sea catfish is commonly caught in south african waters and is. With 3,000 kilometers of coastlines, numerous dams, lakes, rivers, and streams, the country has an abundance of freshwater and marine life. History and development of the term barbel with example sentences. The road that passes below lake mentz crosses a low level bridge. The himri barbel barbus luteus is native to mesopotamian rivers.
Lets start off with the bait, here we will be using a full fish as bait. They prefer muddy and sandy areas and reef fringes down to 60 m. Growing to 1,3kg in the wild and making excellent eating, this species is an attractive option due to its marketability. The amur barbel or barbel steed hemibarbus labeo is found in the amur basin and elsewhere in east and southeast asia, including south east siberia. Catch big barbel on an orange river tour people like us safaris. The white sea barbel attains a maximum size of about 45cm, a weight of 3. Where they are found the cape clawless otter has an easterly distribution along the coastline and drainage systems of the higher rainfall regions of. Some sightings have also been recorded in madagascar and mozambique in africa, and the united states of america and mexico in north america, but these are questionable. The yearold stands on a bench to be able to see into the tank. Meaning and origin of barbel with spelling and pronunciation. It is a large heavy boned fish with a flattish head and long barbs around the mouth.
Subtropical 41n to 28s demersal, oceanodromous, brackish, marine. The angler is over 6ft 4 inch, so that gives you an idea of the size barbel. South africa offers exceptional opportunities to view these animals all across the western cape province from the garden route to cape town itself. Barbel point previsione surf e surf reports eastern cape.
White sea catfish two oceans aquarium cape town, south. May 22, 2017 the healthy and sustainable fishing industry in south africa the fishing industry in south africa is extensive and well managed. White sea catfish species two oceans aquarium cape town. The barbel sharptooth catfish is found all over south africa, and is similar in appearance to the blunttooth catfish, but the barbel lacks the fleshy fin between the dorsal fin and tail that the blunttooth catfish possesses. The white seabarbel is endemic to southern africa and occurs from namibia to kwazulunatal. Deep sea fishing south africa south africa deep sea fishing. Barbus brachycephalus is found in central asia, and the subspecies b. Its exclusive economic zone, where it owns all resources, goes out 370km. Barbels are group of small carplike freshwater fish, almost all of the genus barbus.
Another good spot is upstream of the river crossing the grootrivier on the t2 road where you turn off at the telkom tower, on the rocklands patensie road. Kruger park fish species barbel, lungfish, killifish. The best barbel flies to use in south africa can be found on this page. At night hundres of white sea catfish sea barbel galeichthys feliceps can be seen here. Top 5 favourite dive sites in south africa page 3 scubaboard. Many south african anglers want to catch that big barbel, and i am hoping this will help you get that pb cat. Where they are found the cape clawless otter has an easterly distribution along the coastline and drainage systems of the higher rainfall regions of south africa, but is nowhere common. Seadog deep sea fishing boat with 2x 85 yamaha motors. The seaband has been clinically tested against nausea and vomiting in travel, pregnancy, anesthesia, chemotherapy and all conditions which induce nausea. As a group, barbel range from england to asia and northern europe to south africa. Alternative species for aquaculture farmers weekly. Most fresh water guys want to catch bass and carp, these 2 species represent about 90% of the fresh water angling done with only a. Other businesses like africa s biggest drugmaker, aspen pharmacare holdings ltd. Having topped off with fuel, she left exmouth gulf on january 8th, and proceeded via lombok strait, java sea, and karimata strait to patrol an area in the south china.
How to catch big barbel in south africa fish the sea. The most soughtafter dish in egypt was perfect roast barbel. Handling sea barbel or sea catfish can be a difficult task but in this article you will learn how to safely handle and release south african species of sea barbel such as the white seacatfish and the black seacatfish amongst others. Feb 09, 2016 join us for a weekend vaal dam fishing trip as we target barbel sharptooth catfish at tago on the vaal dam. The only info i have is that barbel exceeds the igfa record by 7kgs. Many of south africas prime fishing spots offer not only good fishing, but also include some of the most beautiful places in a country blessed by mother nature. South africa s indian, southern, and atlantic marine waters, along with its many rivers and lakes, are each home to various different species of fish. The south african sharptooth catfish, which is also known as the barbel, is a common fish in south african waters. By providing a means to advance comprehensive ocean policy and compare future progress, the index can inform decisions about how to use or protect marine ecosystems.
Oct 19, 2014 how to catch catfish in rivers channels, blues and bullheads tips and tactics duration. Cat fishing in south africa has never been as popular as it should. By providing a means to advance comprehensive ocean policy and compare future progress, the index can inform decisions about. Kentononsea tide times for the week the tide is currently falling in kentononsea. A freshwater species that may have great aquaculture potential is the silver barbel schilbe intermedius found in the warmer waters of the limpopo catchment and northern kzn. Also known as a wit seebaber, white sea barbel, sea barbel or white baggar. As you can see on the tide chart, the highest tide of 2. It is made of chicken blood, ground liver, heart and intestines and then frozen to give it a shelf life. Sharptooth catfish have a reputation of pushing anglers and tackle to their limits. Galeichthys feliceps, the white barbel, sea barbel, white baggar or white sea catfish, is a species of sea catfish found in coastal waters and estuaries over muddy bottoms at depths of from 1 120 metres where they gather in large shoals. View gumtree free online classified ads for barbell and more in south africa.
Barbel hunt in shoals in the most dense, plant invested parts of rivers and dams. Although not soughtafter, this fish is commonly caught by anglers in estuaries and the sea. Barbel, also called the sharptooth catfish, is one of the more targeted freshwater fish species in south africa and slowly but surely more and more anglers are starting to target them on fly and lure. South african institute for aquatic biodiversity coastal. Its popularity with crocodiles has led to its description as the impala of the river. Sea barbel have poisonous spines and if spiked can end your fishing trip and cause a lot of agony. Fly fishing for barbel on fly in south africa fish the fly. South africa seafood fishing industry companies al info. South africas indian, southern, and atlantic marine waters, along with its many rivers and lakes, are each home to various different species of fish.
They are a well sort after angling fish species and they are farmed for private fishing too. Apr 25, 2017 south africas indian, southern, and atlantic marine waters, along with its many rivers and lakes, are each home to various different species of fish. Many big barbel have been lost and landed on full fish. Map of current south africa sea water temperature anomalies compared with long term averages at this time of year click thumbnails to expand below is a graph of historical sea surface temperature for barbel point. You will need to catch a carp between 20 and 30 centimeters in length as this is the perfect size bait for a large barbel to pick up. The white steenbras is found along the entire coast of south africa, primarily along sandy shores and estuaries.
Deadliest cats is a youtube fishing series that shows the fish the sea team targeting the south african sharptooth catfish, more well known as the barbel. I do not actually do a lot of barbel fishing, but since my local dam got infested with them, i. Bankers staying home as south africa slowly grinds back to. The white seacatfish, or white sea barbel, is a commonly caught south african saltwater fish species by many shore anglers and is often regarded as a pest. Inhabits both fresh water sources as well as the sea, but in the latter case appears to require fresh water to wash the salt from its fur. Growing to 1,3kg in the wild and making excellent eating, this species is. Barbell in south africa gumtree classifieds in south africa. Sep 04, 2015 the best barbel flies to use in south africa can be found on this page. She proceeded to exmouth gulf, conducting training exercises en route. They occur from namibia to south africa with questionable records of. Uss barbel ss 316 submarine challenge coin dbf usn sub ebay. The ripon barbel barbus altianalis is found in the african great lakes.
Top 10 south african fish for catching and enjoying with a. The dominant fish species in kruger is the common barbel clarias gariepinus. Barbel point water temperature sea and wetsuit guide. The white seabarbel attains a maximum size of about 45cm, a weight of 3. Use the tab navigation above to view barbel point sea temperature, barbel point photographs, barbel point detailed swell predictions, wind and weather forecasts, barbel point webcams, current wind from eastern cape wild coast live weather stations and barbel point tide predictions. How to catch big barbel in south africa targeting sharptooth catfish. Ocean health index south africa the ocean health index is a valuable tool for the ongoing assessment of ocean health. Caught in the oranje river, rigged 4kg carp as hook bait. The department of agriculture, forestry and fisheries is tasked with the responsibility of managing the coastal and marine resources in such a way, so as to ensure the safeguarding of the ecosystems. Raguet, departed fremantle for her fourth war patrol on january 5, 1945. The kura barbel barbus lacerta formerly mtkvari barbel is found in syria. Map of current south africa sea water temperature anomalies compared with long term averages at this time of year click thumbnails to expand below is a.
The barbel sharptooth catfish can grow into a huge species it can reach close to 2 meters in length and weigh up to. May 19, 2016 south africas territorial waters extend out 22km from shore. Remember south africas sharp tooth catfish will eat almost any bait and other baits like braai meat, chicken livers, frogs common platanna, rats and day old chickens work extremely well. The south africa swell maps link will open up the big picture. White sea catfish two oceans aquarium cape town, south africa. Lets start off with the bait that you will be using for big barbel, here we will be using a full fish as bait. Deep sea fishing boat brick7 boats brick7 south africa. Jan 22, 20 this massive river runs for over 2 200 km starting in the highlands of lesotho and making its way west through south africa until it forms the border between south africa and namibia. Coming to south africa, deep sea fishing might be the very last thing on your mind after all, there are so many things to do on terra firma that you hardly have time to factor in the great big ocean or, technically two oceans, if you take into account that our beautiful coastline plays host to the waters of both the atlantic and the indian oceans.
Western and eastern coasts of africa and on the eastern coast of north america. The amur barbel or barbel steed hemibarbus labeo is found in the amur basin and elsewhere in east and south east asia, including southeast siberia. How to catch barbel catfish on artlure in south africa. This species has also been caught as a commercial bycatch by south african trawlers and purseseine fisherman. Best barbel flies to use in south africa fish the fly. The frown of concentration on her face changes in an instant to an excited smile as she nets two pinkishcoloured tilapia. The white sea barbel is endemic to southern africa and occurs from namibia to kwazulunatal.
Sea band wristband adult colors may vary by seaband. But now landfills in south africa are getting fuller by the day. There is a great deal of confusion over identification of species and no one source can be taken as fully authoritative. Reaching a length of around 120cm and 20kg in weight, this fish is popular amongst anglers and makes for good eating. Join us for a weekend vaal dam fishing trip as we target barbel sharptooth catfish at tago on the vaal dam. Vaal dam barbel catfish fishing fish the sea youtube. Barbel groundbait baber grondvoer catfish groundbait. This interesting looking fish is commonly found in a lot of rivers, dams, weirs, lakes and other bodies of water in the country. This has been derived from analysis of two decades of oceanographic satellite measurements of nearby open water. Some of these catfish have venomous spines in the fins which can inflict painful wounds.
This species is extremely aggressive and is very strong. The white barbel or white sea catfish is a mouth brooder. How to catch catfish in rivers channels, blues and bullheads tips and tactics duration. Jan, 2012 many south african anglers want to catch that big barbel, and i am hoping this will help you get that pb cat. These are the most popular sea animals of southern africa and ticking all five off your list is a mustdo for any holiday to this beautiful country. When targeting barbel one must look for rocky points and ledges, trees with branches hanging over the water, weedy banks etc. Most fresh water guys want to catch bass and carp, these 2 species represent about 90% of the fresh water angling done with only a couple of us diehards specializing in catfish. Barbel point surf forecast and surf reports eastern cape. Kentononsea fishing times, bite times, fishing tide tables. The local farmers say the upstream side of this crossing is full of barbel. This then stretches into the southern oceans, 1 600km to. Barbel lay beneath tree branches were birds nest waiting for anything that might get drop from the nest such as bird droppings, small. Barbel forum south african angling and boating community.