Bass Forage – Yellowfish
Smallmouth, Smallscale and Largescale (Labeobarbus)

There are 6 sub-species belonging to the Yellowfish (Labeobarbus) species, nanely the Largemouth, Smallmouth, Smallscale, Largescale, Natal Yellowfish (Scalie) and the Clanwilliam Yellowfish. The Smallmouths have the largest range and because they are prolific breeders form part of a bass’ diet in many dams and rivers across the country. As juveniles they are challenging to…