[Freshwater] Snakehead Murrel
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Re: [Freshwater] Snakehead Murrel
I've checked and he is using an avatar the same library as everyone else, under 'fish9', the forest walking catfish.
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Re: [Freshwater] Snakehead Murrel
Do they take bait like say dead fish?
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Re: [Freshwater] Snakehead Murrel
They definitely do, I used to catch them on dead prawns as well.
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Re: [Freshwater] Snakehead Murrel
Ok thanks
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Re: [Freshwater] Snakehead Murrel
When baiting is 20 pound leader okay?
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Re: [Freshwater] Snakehead Murrel
Or is it too weak
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Re: [Freshwater] Snakehead Murrel
It all depends on your setup and technique that will expose your leader to a bite. Ie. luring where bait is typically moving vs stationary baiting where the fish has a higher chance to swallow the bait and bite the leader. 20 LBs is generally fine, if you're expecting a big haruan, go heavier.
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Re: [Freshwater] Snakehead Murrel
Do you know where is the best spot to fish for Haruan
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Re: [Freshwater] Snakehead Murrel
Honestly, I'm not sure where's a good legal spot now. Shallow canals with slow moving water and lots of weeds are good places to hunt for them. I used to often spot haruans at the Springleaf PCN, it's not a legal spot though.
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Re: [Freshwater] Snakehead Murrel
So you can find Haruans in any canal or river?
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Re: [Freshwater] Snakehead Murrel
If the canal or river provides sufficient cover and food source, yes. You're less likely to find them in the monsoon canals in our urban areas, those are canals don't provide cover and have too strong of water flow during rainy days.
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Re: [Freshwater] Snakehead Murrel
What baits should we use when baiting
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Re: [Freshwater] Snakehead Murrel
From my experience live frogs work wonders. Earthworms, shrimps, small fishes also works. It's always a plus if your bait moves.