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Vundu can survive out of water for prolonged periods of time. After a quick photo this beautiful 50lbs plus fish was released to live,
hopefully, another 50 years.
No other catfish in our waters have such a large second dorsal or adipose fin, nor such long barbells, which reach almost to the origin of the pelvic fin, as does the vundu. Colour Light to dark olive brown on dorsal surface, getting lighter over the mid-body to a light brown, off-white belly. Fins usually light brown. Size Can attain sizes of over 100 lbs. Distribution Lake Kariba and the Middle Zambezi. Abundance At one stage was quite frequently encountered in the larger water ways. Angling Fishing practice is as for most catfish but, naturally, larger baits and heavier tackle are used. Anglers' bait preferences include ox livers, hearts, kidneys, plucked birds, meat and fish that have been cut down the belly and turned inside out. The smaller specimens will take a spoon and, like their bigger brothers, tend to move down stream using the current and their heavy weight to combat the angler. The further they run the greater the possibility of getting snagged on some underwater obstruction. Heavy tackle, to cut short this initial run and keep the battle in open water, is a time and tackle-saving tip. |