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Wels catfish
Silurus glanis · Fresh
Europe's biggest freshwater fish, whiskered giant with a huge mouth, fished at night.
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Facts
| Best months | JFMAMJJASOND May–Sep. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator. |
|---|---|
| Feeds | At night |
| Water temp | 18–28 °C |
| Typical size | 80–130 cm · record about 280 cm |
| Diet | Fish, frogs, anything |
| Regions | EuropeAsia |
How conditions affect it
Moon
Sensitive to the moon: favour the major solunar periods.
Tide
Tide matters little for this species.
Pressure
Sensitive to pressure: fish a steady or slowly falling barometer.
Catching tip. Heavy rods with large baits and strong tackle after dark.
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