Gregor Rohrig

War against the Vundu

Vundu : Monster Catfish “Vundu” for the unfortunate angler that has a hook up with one of these brutes rest assured will be entertained in a battle of a life time, reaching a size of over two hundred pounds (90kg) these steam trains will have the angler busy for hours.

What is a Vundu you might ask?
The Vundu is part of the catfish family.

Where do you find a Vundu?
Lake Kariba and the Middle Zambezi.

Bait used
Anglers’ bait preferences include ox livers, hearts, frogs, kidneys, meat and fish that have been cut down the belly and turned inside out.

Follow these steps to catch and fight the Vundu:

Step 1: Find a decent sized bay to dock your houseboat

Step 2: Wait fir sunset, then kill a Platanna (plattie)
Step 3: Hook the plattie up (through the mouth and shoulder)

Step 4: Cast out as far a you can – into open waters
Step 5: Put rod into rod-holder
Step 6: Throw left over foods into water – let the scents attract fish
Step 7: Drink lots of beer, eat more food
Step 8: Fall asleep – sleep at a close proximity to the rods

Step 9: Wake up at 4am when the line is running furiously
Step 10: Strike like your life depends on it
Step 11: Reel in / fight your catch
Step 12: Enjoy the sensation of exhilaration and adrenalin whilst fighting your catch
Step 13: Get the Vundu onto the boat – grip by mouth or use a hook

Step 14: Weight the fish and get pictures taken
Step 15: Enjoy the moment of having caught the underwater giant of lake Kariba

It took me close to half an hour to reel this beast in. The 34kg Vundu was too heavy for me too lift after the fight, and thanks to Mike helping me lift it, we got this picture taken…

Step 16: Eat your catch; it will be the best fish you have ever devoured

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Tags: Catfish, fish, fishing, Kariba, Vundu, War, zimbabwe

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