catalyst
27-07-2004, 10:32 PM
hi guys juz to share some of my catches on 24-07-04, went to the local freshwater ground in the morning.
tackle use:
daiwa CV-X103A,Shimano exgage XT 4-12 LBS, 10Lbs fireline, lure Furry popper.
1st & 2nd species: Haruan "Channa Striata"
3rd species:Toman "Channa mircopeltes"
Family Channidae
Africa, Asia. The snakeheads are characterised by their torpedo-shaped body, large, scale-plated head, and long dorsal and anal fins. Their accessory breathing organ which enables them to breathe atmospheric air, is situated in the upper part of the gill-chamber.
Many of the species do not hunt actively, but wait patiently for small animals like fish, frogs or shrimps to come within close range, and then literally suck these into the mouth. Their jaws and teeth are formidable. Snakeheads usually lavish parental care on their brood, daring to challenge large animals (even man) when their young are threatened. There have been reports of humans being badly injured by the larger species as a result of this. In Singapore, the toman, largest of all the world's snakeheads, is cultured in fish ponds and reservoirs, and is an esteemed game fish, for it is a strong fighter when hooked, as well as being an excellent food fish. In some reservoirs and ponds, they can become pests. This large snakehead is to some extent gregarious, sometimes travelling in small packs. The juveniles are highly prone to school and gather into a tight shoal near their parents. The fish is coloured and patterned differently in the various growth stages. Small examples are sometimes kept in aquaria.
tackle use:
daiwa CV-X103A,Shimano exgage XT 4-12 LBS, 10Lbs fireline, lure Furry popper.
1st & 2nd species: Haruan "Channa Striata"
3rd species:Toman "Channa mircopeltes"
Family Channidae
Africa, Asia. The snakeheads are characterised by their torpedo-shaped body, large, scale-plated head, and long dorsal and anal fins. Their accessory breathing organ which enables them to breathe atmospheric air, is situated in the upper part of the gill-chamber.
Many of the species do not hunt actively, but wait patiently for small animals like fish, frogs or shrimps to come within close range, and then literally suck these into the mouth. Their jaws and teeth are formidable. Snakeheads usually lavish parental care on their brood, daring to challenge large animals (even man) when their young are threatened. There have been reports of humans being badly injured by the larger species as a result of this. In Singapore, the toman, largest of all the world's snakeheads, is cultured in fish ponds and reservoirs, and is an esteemed game fish, for it is a strong fighter when hooked, as well as being an excellent food fish. In some reservoirs and ponds, they can become pests. This large snakehead is to some extent gregarious, sometimes travelling in small packs. The juveniles are highly prone to school and gather into a tight shoal near their parents. The fish is coloured and patterned differently in the various growth stages. Small examples are sometimes kept in aquaria.