Bigmouth Buffalo
Bigmouth Buffalo fish, are shaped like a carp but are not related to them, in actuality they are a species of the sucker fish. The majority of the body color is nocturnal grey in color to shades of dark green, but these shades of color can vary some depending upon water conditions such as the algae count, and the main food source of the fish in it's location, it's belly area is usually a cream white color.
Bigmouth Buffalo Fish can grow to be real dumbo's in that they get fairly large, and can weigh over 60 pounds, and can attain a length of over 3 1/2 feet long. Even though they are a member of the sucker family, the meat of a Bigmouth Buffalo Fish is quite tasty and can be prepared in numerous ways to please just about everyone.
These fish are quite happy living in rivers, reservoirs and lakes, but they prefer the slow shore areas and other areas of rivers where the current is more slow or restrained.
When pole fishing for Bigmouth Buffalo Fish, keep in mind that they usually feed on or very need the bottom of the water they dwell, much like a bullhead or catfish does. Anglers have reported good success when fishing for them using grasshoppers, crickets, gobs of worms, nightcrawlers, and even the colored salmon eggs sold as fish bait.
When fishing for them, use a sinker below the hook and bait, to keep it on or very near the bottom where the Bigmouth Buffalo forage for food.
|
