About

The Yellowfish (Smallmouth) (Labeobarbus aeneus) is a Freshwater species found in Southern Africa.

Details

Environment
Freshwater
Region
Southern Africa
Scientific Name
Labeobarbus aeneus

Best Flies

Pink bead & olive sparkle body nymph #16 10 Pink bead 2.5mm, olive hares ear body, IV flashabou tail, #16 10 Hot Spot PT 5 Mop Fly 4 Copper bead 2.5mm #16 ptn 4 Czech Nymph 2 Dan's nymph 2 Pink hot spot 2 Hotspot Blow Torch

Where To Catch

River run 20 Silverstrome Flyfishing 7 Fly fishing paradise 5 Yellowfish Paradise 3 Vaal Barrage 2 Schoemansdrif Vaal River (Parys area)

Recent Catches

Catches shared publicly by Flyloops members

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Pink hot spot
45 cm
Yellowfish Paradise
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Pink hot spot
40 cm
Yellowfish Paradise
Catch
Blow Torch
45 cm
Yellowfish Paradise
Catch
Hot Spot PT
40 cm
Silverstrome Flyfishing
Catch
Hot Spot PT
20 cm
Silverstrome Flyfishing
Catch
Hot Spot PT
48 cm
Silverstrome Flyfishing
Catch
Hot Spot PT
32 cm
Silverstrome Flyfishing
Catch
Hot Spot PT
41 cm
Silverstrome Flyfishing
Catch
Dan's nymph
35 cm
Silverstrome Flyfishing
Catch
Dan's nymph
30 cm
Silverstrome Flyfishing
Catch
Pink bead 2.5 mm, black body #16
Fly fishing paradise
Catch
Mop Fly
Vaal River (Parys area)

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Knowledge Base

Yellowfish on the Fly: The Complete Guide
Species
Yellowfish on the Fly: The Complete Guide
Unlock the secrets to successfully targeting yellowfish on the fly. Discover essential techniques, fly patterns, and strategies for hooking these hard-fighting freshwater gamefish.
Apr 2, 2026

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