The Banded Tilapia (Vlei Kurper - Tilapia sparrmanii)

Interesting Information On The Banded Tilapia!

The Banded Tilapia is one of many species of Kurper that occur in our freshwater systems. The Banded Tilapia is commonly referred to as the Vlei Kurper in South Africa. Before I tell you about the Vlei Kurper, let me tell you how to differentiate between this fish species and the Blue Kurper or Mozambique Tilapia.

The Banded Tilapia or Vlei Kurper is widely distributed in South Africa and is tolerant of a lot of different types of habitat. However the Banded Tilapia (Vlei Kurper) does prefer still water (Such as dams, lakes) with submerged aquatic plants and vegetation. These Kurper can attain 25 centimeters and reach a weight of almost 600 grams. Banded Tilapia (Vlei Kurper) are omnivorous fish and feed on algae, plants, insects and small fish or fry. The Banded Tilapia (Vlei Kurper) guard their eggs very closely and are very protective of their young. They have been relocated to dams all over the country as a food for Bass. I find the Banded Tilapia (Vlei Kurper) to be a great angling target that can provide hours of fun while you are waiting for that Carp or Barbel bite! Banded Tilapia can also be used as a live bait for Barbel...

How To Catch The South African Banded Tilapia (Vlei Kurper)

The Banded Tilapia (Vlei Kurper) like many other species of Tilapia can be caught on almost any bait or small lure (Plastics and feathers work best). I have even caught a Banded Tilapia on a scented camo (Dropshot) worm to see if this theory works! They do favour bread, plain mealies and earthworms. Those would be, in my opinion, the best baits for the Banded Tilapia (Vlei Kurper)!

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