Description
The African Sharptooth Catfish (ASC) is a large, eel-like, air-breathing catfish, found throughout Africa and the Middle East.
In the early 1980s, the ASC was introduced into a variety of habitats for aquaculture purposes, and as such, is found in countries such as Brazil, Vietnam, Indonesia, and India.
These Catfish typically live in freshwater lakes, rivers, swamps, oxidation ponds or even urban sewage systems. The ASC is one of the very largest Catfish in African waters, with a mouth so large it typically swallows its prey whole.
African Catfish sometimes produce loud croaking sounds, not unlike the voice of the crow.
In the Call of the Wild: The Angler game, African Sharptooth Catfish can be found in the following reserves:
Summary
Habitats
African Sharptooth Catfish can be found in Shallow Lake, Deep Lake, Upriver, Middle River, and River Mouth.
Bait & Lure Preferences
Liver, Pellets - Regular, Redworm, Minnow, Dog Biscuits, Spoon, Crankbait, Grub, Spinner, Jerkbait, Shad, Worm, Cheese, Eggs, Hotdog, Leeches, Artificial Corn - Yellow, Imitation Dog Biscuits, Wafters - White, and Tube can be used to lure and catch African Sharptooth Catfish in COTW the Angler.
Traits
The African Sharptooth Catfish has the following traits:
- Bottom Lurker:
Bottom Lurker
- Hard Fighter:
Tries its best to get off the hook.
- Night Owl:
More active at night.
Tips for catching African Sharptooth Catfish
Preferred Bait
The African Sharptooth Catfish preferes Liver as bait. If you use Liver you have the best chance of cathing a African Sharptooth Catfish.
Time of Day
The best time for catching a African Sharptooth Catfish is during Nighttime.
Ranks & Hook Sizes
| Rank | Hook Size |
|---|---|
| 👶Juvenile | 10, 9, 8, 7 and 6 |
| 🥉Bronze | 5, 4 and 3 |
| 🥈Silver | 2, 1 and 1/0 |
| 🥇Gold | 2/0 and 3/0 |
| 💎Diamond | 4/0 |