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Eastern bottlenose mormyrid

Eastern bottlenose mormyrid

Mormyrus longirostris

Family
Mormyridae
Max Length
75 cm
Max Weight
10 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
freshwater
Fishing Spots
1

Overview

Mormyrus longirostris, commonly referred as the eastern bottle-nosed mormyrid, is a medium-sized ray-finned fish species belonging to the family Mormyridae.

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Earthworms

    Use small to medium worms.

  • Mealworms

    Effective when fished on the bottom.

  • Grasshoppers

    Use small hooks for these.

  • Maggots

    Can be very effective in murky water.

Artificial Lures

  • Mepps Aglia #2Spinner

    Silver or gold blades work well.

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  • Blue Fox Vibrax Bullet Spinner #3Spinner

    Cast near structure.

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  • Rapala Original Floater 05Crankbait

    Retrieve slowly near vegetation.

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  • Berkley PowerBait Power Worm 7 inchSoft Plastic

    Texas rigged, black or green pumpkin color.

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Techniques

Eastern bottlenose mormyrids are sensitive to electrical fields, so avoid using electronic devices nearby when fishing; focus on areas near submerged vegetation or rocky bottoms where they hunt for invertebrates.

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Where to Find Eastern bottlenose mormyrid

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Eastern bottlenose mormyrid?+

Popular baits for Eastern bottlenose mormyrid include Earthworms, Mealworms, Grasshoppers, Maggots, Mepps Aglia #2. Tip: Eastern bottlenose mormyrids are sensitive to electrical fields, so avoid using electronic devices nearby when fishing; focus on areas near submerged vegetation or rocky bottoms where they hunt for invertebrates.

Where can I catch Eastern bottlenose mormyrid?+

Eastern bottlenose mormyrid can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe. WikiCatch lists 1 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Eastern bottlenose mormyrid get?+

Eastern bottlenose mormyrid (Mormyrus longirostris) can reach up to 75 cm in length and 10 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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