African Tigerfish
Hydrocynus vittatus
- 1lakes
- 100logged catches
- 55 kg heaviest logged
The African Tigerfish (Hydrocynus vittatus) is a large, greedy, and aggressive predator, sporting razor-sharp teeth, muscular body, and characteristic tiger-stripes. This fish can hunt at all depths, usually in places with a strong current, keeping closer to the surface during the day and staying at the bottom at night. When being reeled in, the Tigerfish (one of the fastest fish species on the planet) is extremely feisty, often jumps out of the water, and can easily cut the leader! It feeds on most small fish species and can weigh over 25 kg (55 lb).
What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches
Baits
Large Minnows 
Shiners Lures
Trophy Flat Spoon 42 g, #6/0 
Major Popper 70 g, #7/0 
Flat Spoon 42 g, #6/0 
Flat Spoon 42 g, #6/0 Best setups by lake 1 lakes with data
Congo River — 100 catches , best 55 kg
- Trophy Flat Spoon 42 g, #6/0 Spinning 15×
- Major Popper 70 g, #7/0 Spinning 7×
- Flat Spoon 42 g, #6/0 Spinning 5×
- Large Minnows Capn Hook #8/0 Float 125 m 5×
How to catch
How to catch a unique African Tigerfish? You can catch this fish either with bait or lures.
If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch African Tigerfish would be to use Large Minnows on a size #7/0 hook.
If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Flat Spoons. The most successful lure is Yellow/Silver Trophy Flat Spoon 42 g, #6/0.
Where to find it
Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log
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