General description and habitat:
Like the Nembwe this large mouth bream species is found on the Upper Zambezi and Okavango Rivers. Less striking than the nembwe, it does not reach the same size with a fish of 3 – 4 lbs considered a trophy. The head and body of both sexes display distinctive red spots. It too has bass like tendencies and feeds on small fish such as robbers and barbs. Unlike the nembwe, even adult fish prefer quite back waters and lagoons with dense vegetations

Angling Tackle and Tactics:

Fly:
As per nembwe, but lighter tackle is best suited to the ‘quieter’ waters fished when targeting this species. This being said, 5/6 weight rods and flies in the #6 - #1 category are best. Zonker strip bait fish, and wooly buggers with exaggerated marabou tails in natural and dark colours are very productive. Flies tied with a brass or tungsten bead or cone for added weight often out perform those without.

Comprehensive tackle lists will be sent out on request keith@tourettefishing.com or on booking.

Browse through the following articles for more on the subject:

• Copper Clouser
• Cats and Tigers
• Zambezi Drift
• Mainline tiger fishing

For details on the areas Tourette Fishing targets thin faced large mouth, go to the following pages:

• Upper Zambezi Island Tiger Safari
• Okavango Catfish Run Tiger Safari

Conventional:
Standard bass tackle with a selection of jigs and grubs that can be fished weedless will be most productive. For full details on conventional spin requirements and productive lures please send and email to enquiries@tourettefishing.com requesting such.