Vischgat - Vaal river
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Rockcatfish or klipbaber (Austroglanis sclateri)
Endemic to the Orange River and widely distributed. In most areas it is uncommon but it appears to be relatively abundant in the Kraai from MosheshÃs Ford down to Aliwal. Characterised by four short barbels (all shorter than the head), a strong bony spine in the dorsal fin and a short dorsal fin (less than 10 rays). Attains about 35cm total length. Can be caught on worms and is eaten by local people. Assessments of abundance have been hampered because the species is difficult to collect using normal scientific methods (netting and electrofishing). Presently on the endangered species list as ìdata deficientî so please report any catches (place and date) to Roger Bills and throw the fish back alive
http://www.fishingowl.co.za/hfft%2019.html
Endemic to the Orange River and widely distributed. In most areas it is uncommon but it appears to be relatively abundant in the Kraai from MosheshÃs Ford down to Aliwal. Characterised by four short barbels (all shorter than the head), a strong bony spine in the dorsal fin and a short dorsal fin (less than 10 rays). Attains about 35cm total length. Can be caught on worms and is eaten by local people. Assessments of abundance have been hampered because the species is difficult to collect using normal scientific methods (netting and electrofishing). Presently on the endangered species list as ìdata deficientî so please report any catches (place and date) to Roger Bills and throw the fish back alive
http://www.fishingowl.co.za/hfft%2019.html
this is a rock barbel or a klipbarber can be found in the Vaal and will take earthworm baits as well as carp baits. good catch though 
