Jul 31, 2014 · This Daga Salmon (Argyrosomus japonicus) commonly known as Kob, Giant kob, Kabeljou and Dusky kob is found along the entire coast line of South Africa. It is a popular recreational angling fish and an importain commercial species. The Daga Salmon has a robust boy with an overal color of silvery grey.

The silver cyprinid (Rastrineobola argentea) also known as the Lake Victoria sardine, mukene, and omena (native language), dagaa (Swahili) is a species of pelagic, freshwater ray-finned fish in the danio family, Danionidae from East Africa. It is the only member of the genus Rastrineobola.

Sep 1, 2014 · The daga salmon (Argyrosomus japonicus) or kob, dusky kob, kabeljou or mulloway jewfish is highly sought after by anglers and spear fishermen as well as commercial fishermen. They are a favorite to catch in that they grow quite large and put up a good fight, particularly on line in deep water, and they are very good to eat.

Mar 2, 2010 · Large group of anglers believe that depending on the weather conditions, but especially during the day, the kob will be found at the drop-off of gullies, where he will attempt to stalk the feeding bottom feeders or other bait fish such as mullet or karanteen, feeding on the adjacent sand bank.

Aug 20, 2024 · In partnership with FAO and NORAD, the Tanzanian Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries conducted a fish loss assessment focusing on ‘dagaa’ fishery – a silvery white small pelagic fish that is commercially not valuable but important sustenance for the local people.

From its impressive protein content that supports growth and tissue repair to its heart-healthy Omega-3 fatty acids and wealth of minerals like calcium, iron, and zinc, this small fish is a nutritional titan.

Aug 30, 2018 · The tiny silver fish—known as dagaa in Tanzania, omena in Kenya, and mukene in Uganda—produces more catch than any other fish in the lake. It is high in omega-3, easy to catch, and important to traditional fishing.

In the Western and Eastern Cape, Daga are successfully targeted by rock, surf and estuary anglers. However, in KwaZulu-Natal due to the recent nature of our open-to-the-sea river systems only two areas along the shore line show any consistency – the Sand Spit at Port Shepstone and the Tugela River mouth.

Jun 9, 2015 · Unlike other small fish in Lake Victoria, “dagaa” –being a fast swimmer- was able to withstand the predation pressure caused mainly by the introduced Nile perch, (Lates niloticus). That is why “daaga” is not considered a threatened species by the IUCN.

Aug 19, 2011 · Great clip of Markus Potgieter catching a daga salmon from his kayak.Fishing on the North Coast of Durban,South Africa.