Golden Belly Barb
(Hypsibarbus wetmorei)
Other common names:
Pla Ta Pak.
Identification:
Upper body reddish brown to green. Sides and belly golden to yellow.
Pelvic and anal fins red to orange.
A deep and robust body with large scales and a long anal fin.
Typical location:
Bottom to midwater in larger streams, canals and forest rivers.
Fishing methods:
Float or bottom fishing with maggots, earthworm or bread.
Fighting characteristics:
Short but very quick pulls with constant direction changes.
Thai Fishing Guide's recommended hot spots for catching Golden Belly Barb:
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