It is clear from several studies that largemouth yellowfish and smallmouth yellowfish are morphologically distinct and identifiable using several features, amongst others mouth position, mouth size, eye to preopercular groove distance, colouration, interorbital width and eye position in general. Having fished and guided on the Orange River system for the past 25 years I have observed many of these differences and can give some practical pointers.
Dry fly heaven
Posted on Mon September 11, 2017 in Fly Fishing.
A film depicting the fly-fishing on the Orange River at Gkhui Gkhui River Lodge
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Further Reading
How to differentiate between smallmouth and largemouth yellowfish?
Mon October 22, 2018
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Fishing in Africa - why fly fishing largemouth yellowfish on the Orange River is the one you shouldn't miss
Mon November 13, 2017
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Are you planning a fishing trip to Africa? Which species should you be scouting for?
Fishing with your partner.
Thu January 17, 2019
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A look at why Gkhui Gkhui River Lodge is a great destination to get the hobby of partner fishing going!
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