Smith's Barb
(Puntioplites proctozysron)

Other common names:
Pla Mang.

Identification:
Upper body grey to brown. Sides and belly brown to silver.
Dark grey anal, caudal and dorsal fins.

Typical location:
Around submerged aquatic vegetation in slow flowing or standing waters
of lakes, rivers, streams, canals and reservoirs.

Fishing methods:
Bottom fishing with dough, maggots or earthworm.

Fighting characteristics:
Short and quick pulls with constant direction changes.

Thai Fishing Guide's recommended hot spots for catching Smith's Barb: