The fish known as yam It is a specimen found located in the areas of South America, specifically the Orinoco Basin and the Amazon River. The yamu or Brycon amazonicus, is a fish with a compressed body that has a bluish-green hue and is characterized by being omnivorous.
It is a fish that turns out perfect for fish farming activities and its reproduction in this modality has intensified over the last few years, especially in Colombia. It is a fish that responds very well to the diet of animal and vegetable origin given to it in captivity.
But for fishing it is also a very attractive fish. This is because it is an excellent snack since its meat is very tasty. But how to fish for this specimen, let's see.
yamu's fishing
You could say that yamu fishing is recreational and artisanal. It is a fish that serves perfectly as food for an outing to market in areas near rivers, this by artisanal fishermen in certain sectors.
It doesn't take much to catch the fish. Whether with a simple line or a simple rod, you just need to have a good nylon and, yes, a good bait. Earthworms are a fantastic alternative for fishing these specimens.
All you have to do is make a cast to the area of interest, with a simple surfcasting-style technique, and let the fish bite. And little by little attract it to the shore and if possible use a net to finally catch it.
Artificial popper, spoon or minow style lures can be used. All of these can offer good captures, especially if bright colors are used.
General characteristics of the species
We can get the yamu in natural environments in areas of rivers, streams or lagoons. Sometimes we see them grouped and seeking refuge in parts areas. Fruit trees are excellent areas to locate these fish.
Turn out to be suspicious and selective fish. Trying different baits allows you to locate the most suitable one to capture their attention and get them to bite.
As already mentioned they are omnivores. They can consume small fish as well as choose to eat insects, flowers and fruits, which are their favorite dish, their jaws being designed for this.
As mentioned, the breeding of these specimens in captivity allows for an excellent population for human consumption. As they respond perfectly to this activity, it is possible to achieve good groups of respectable sizes for marketing.
However, their breeding is not a simple process, since there is a lot of study in relation to their quality, from its larval stage to the development as such of the fish. Cannibalism is something that usually occurs a lot in the fish farming of these specimens.
Colombia, as already highlighted, is one of the leading countries in the breeding of this species. To locate the fish farming areas for these fish, it is necessary to locate the central part of the country, specifically the Colombian plains in the Arauca area.
