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African Big Eye Catfish

African Big Eye Catfish

Chrysichthys longipinnis

  • 1lakes
  • 26logged catches
  • 128 kg heaviest logged

African Big Eye Catfish (Chrysichthys longipinnis) is a small representative of its genus that prefers to inhabit shallow stretches with a rocky and sandy bottom. That’s why it can seldom be seen in waters deeper than 4–5 m (13-16 feats). The African Big Eye Catfish is most active at night, choosing to spend the daytime under the bottom rocks. It mainly feeds on worms and other small invertebrates, while larger
specimens might also hunt for small fry.

What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches

Baits

Freshwater Prawns 3 Shiners 3 Giant Silk Moth Larva 2 Large Minnows 1 Dragonfly Nymphs 1 Freshwater Crab 1

Best setups by lake 1 lakes with data

Congo River — 26 catches , best 128 kg

  • Giant Silk Moth Larva Hook #6/0 Feeder bottom 2×
  • Freshwater Prawns Hook #4/0 Feeder bottom Shore 2×
  • Shiners Hook #7/0 Feeder bottom 2×
  • Large Minnows Offset Hook #10/0 Feeder bottom 1×

How to catch

How to catch a unique African Big Eye Catfish?

When it comes to float, feeder, or bottom fishing, the best way to catch African Big Eye Catfish would be to use Freshwater Prawns on a size #4/0 hook.

Where to find it

Congo River Congo

Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log

Red Worms Night Crawlers Maggots Wax Worms Bloodworms Leeches Caddis Larva Crawfish Cut Centipedes Small Minnows

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