FISH VARY IN SIZE FROM 1.2KG TO 5KG
1. What is it?
Silver kob (Argyrosomus inodorus) are fast growing, endemic fish species.
2. How was it caught or farmed?
Linefishing
Silver kob are caught using traditional linefishing methods. Linefishery operates from small ski- and deck boats using a rod and reel or handline making them a popular target for recreational line fishers. Linefishing is a relatively selective fishing method with few impacts on the marine environment and very little accidental bycatch.
3. Where is it from?
Linefishing
Silver kob are captured within the inshore zone from the northern Namibia to southern Transkei.