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Catla
Gibelion catla
Overview
Catla also known as the major South Asian carp, is an economically important South Asian freshwater fish in the carp family Cyprinidae. It is native to rivers and lakes in northern India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan, but has also been introduced elsewhere in South Asia and is commonly farmed.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Dough balls
Mix flour, semolina, sugar; make into small balls.
- Earthworms
Effective near the bottom in murky water.
- Maggots
Use with a feeder for attracting Catla.
- Boilies
Use flavored boilies, especially fruity scents.
- Rice Bran
Mix rice bran with mustard oil for chumming
Artificial Lures
- Mepps Aglia Long #2SpinnerBuy
Silver blade works well in clear water.
- Rapala Original Floater 07CrankbaitBuy
Use a slow retrieve near the surface.
- Strike King Red Eye Shad 1/2 ozLipless CrankbaitBuy
Retrieve quickly when water is muddy
- Johnson Silver Minnow 1/2ozSpoonBuy
Effective near weed beds.
- Berkley PowerBait Power Worm 7"Soft Plastic WormBuy
Texas-rigged is an effective setup.
Techniques
Catla often feed near the surface, so try surface baits or lures early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
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Where to Find Catla
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Catla?+
Popular baits for Catla include Dough balls, Earthworms, Maggots, Boilies, Rice Bran. Tip: Catla often feed near the surface, so try surface baits or lures early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
Where can I catch Catla?+
Catla can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Telangana, India. WikiCatch lists 1 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Catla get?+
Catla (Gibelion catla) can reach up to 182.000005 cm in length and 38.6 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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