Tiger shovelnose, and Red tail cats.

[T.J. Estermyer]

REd tail cats and tiger shovelnose cats

have you caught these fish before? and what are the biggest of the two species that you have caught?

[dahlberg]

Hi TJ,
I've caught many, many different species of catfish in South America, including several redtails in the low 100-120 pound range.
When you refer to the "tiger shovel-nose" I assume you're talking about the Surubi family, which area striped or spotted.
I've caught at least 3 different species of them, the largest, one about 140#. in Argentina. Interestingly, lots of these have been caught on lures.
best,
L

[T.J. Estermyer]

thats what i was talking about. thanks for the reply. those are some big catfish. i have a hybrid of the two in my fishtank but hes only about a foot long.... for now.