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Picture of Wels Catfish - European Catfish - 71cm (28ins)
Wels ~ Silurus glanis
AKA European Catfish
Picture of Wels Catfish - European Catfish - 71cm (28ins)
DESCRIPTION:
To 300kg (675lb) A powerful - large mouthed fish. A good sporting
fish. An average UK fish will be between 50cm and 1mtr (20ins
to 3ft). A big UK - Wels
/ European Catfish is around the 1.5mtr (4ft 6ins) mark.
DISTRIBUTION: The Wels
/ European Catfish is not widely distributed in Britain but
has been (illegally?) introduced to pools, lakes, rivers and canals.
HABITS: Wels
/ European Catfish are solitary
fish
DIET: The natural diet includes
vegetable matter and anything edible that moves - ducklings, voles
and fish.
BAITS: Popular baits include: squid,
shrimp, tinned meats and dead bait.
METHOD: A variety of fishing
methods are popular with anglers for this fish, including float and
ledger on heavy tackle!.
GOOD LOCATIONS: No free
fishing locations for Wels
/ European Catfish known yet!
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