SAALAA️ 2024-04-22T08:00:29+0000

The mosquitofish, a small freshwater fish native to the Mississippi River, earned its name for its love of mosquito larvae. One female can gobble up hundreds a day! Introduced to Southern Africa for mosquito control, this little fish has become a big problem. While males are slender with a unique fin placement, females have round bellies. Both sport a light brown coat with black speckles and a shiny underbelly. They prefer calm waters like ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams. Unfortunately, the mosquitofish is now considered one of the world's worst invasive species. Their hearty appetite extends beyond mosquito larvae to include the eggs and young of other fish, even popular ones like bass and carp. #catchoftheday #saalaa Sources: Paul Skelton-A Complete Guide To The Freshwater Fishes of Southern Africa-Struik https://invasives.org.za/fact-sheet-animals/mosquitofish/

SAALAA️ 2024-04-15T07:00:27+0000

We're kicking off a new series dedicated to the art of artlure angling, diving deep into the essential rules that every angler should know. The spirit of these rules is one of sportsmanship and clean play, wherein the fish enjoy an equal or greater advantage than the angler. It's about respecting the fish, the environment, and the thrill of the catch. So, stay tuned as we explore these angler-honored guidelines and help you become a more mindful and ethical artlure angler. If you'd like to skip ahead and read all of the rules you can do so by visiting our website: https://saalaa.co.za/resources/angling-rules/ #artlureangling101 #rules #saalaa

SAALAA️ 2024-04-07T10:55:07+0000

Newsflash! Our latest edition is out now. Read here or on our site: https://saalaa.co.za/resources/sasacc-newsflash-3/

SAALAA️ 2024-04-04T07:00:15+0000

Japie's love for fishing started with following in his Dad's footsteps, though initially he mostly focused on bass fishing. Then, his friends introduced him to the world of lure fishing, and it opened up a whole new dimension to the sport. He was captivated by the challenge of catching different fish species, each requiring its own technique. Japie feels that beyond the thrill of the catch, there's a deep sense of peace that comes from being out on the water, surrounded by nature's tranquility. Over the years, he's honed his skills and explored different dams, with Loskopdam, Boskopdam and Potchefstroom Dam becoming his favourites. Whether it's the fight of a largemouth bass or the satisfaction of landing a cart full of smaller species, lure fishing offers an endless variety and it keeps him coming back for more. You can read more about Japie here: https://saalaa.co.za/2024/04/03/anglers-in-action-japie-wessels/ #anglersinaction