fished in belgium; which catfish?

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fished in belgium; which catfish?

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this catfish was fiched in "donkmeer" belgium.
the fisherman was looking for eels, but instead hooked this one using worms.
anyone know which catfish this is ?
length is 42cm.
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Re: fished in belgium; which catfish?

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Isn't that a Wels? ()
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jimoo wrote:Isn't that a Wels? ()
Yes it is.
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Re: fished in belgium; which catfish?

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thanks for the replies!

this is a female? with eggs? or they've sprouted allready?
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Re: fished in belgium; which catfish?

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this is a female? with eggs? or they've sprouted allready?
Probably its dinner. These catfish can and regularly predate on fish that are larger than themselves and their stomach stretches to accommodate such meals.
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