Tinfoil Barbs (barbonymus schwanenfeldii) are also known Lampans as which can seen at local reservoir in schools shoaling at the shallower coves. It is distinguishable from other species of the genus in having a red dorsal fin with a black blotch at the tip, red pectoral, pelvic and anal fins, red caudal fin with white margin and a black submarginal stripe along each lobe, and 8 scale rows between dorsal-fin origin and lateral line.
Large individuals are silvery or golden yellow while alive with its dorsal fin red and caudal fin orange or blood-red. It grows up to 14 inches (35 cm) in length. Tinfoil Barbs have a lifespan of 8 to 10 years.
It is largely herbivorous, consuming aquatic macrophytes and submerged land plants, as well as filamentous algae and occasionally insects. It also feeds on small fishes, worms, and crustaceans.
I like the length of the Ross Flystick and the ability of its fast action to throw out a fly.Despite a fast action rod, it produced a nice cushioning flex on the rod which is a delight in tussling with the fish. The shimmering green blank resonates with my green Ross Evolution LT proves to be too much of a eye candy. What a perfect combination.
Celebrated 2010 Xmas in Bedong with the usual kakis, Mah, Gan, Nelson and myself. I have almost forgotten to post some of the pictures in my blog. We had a blast of time to ourselves with the fishes biting the whole day!
Courtesy of Mah’s Camera
Courtesy of Mah’s Camera
Courtesy of Mah’s Camera
Courtesy of Mah’s Camera
Filed under: Fly Fishing
Light hearted moments before the send off
Safe trip and tight lines!
From left to right: Henry, Nick, David, Gan, Mah, Yong, Qwek, Me
A big thank you to all my fishing kakis who made their presence felt in my wedding dinner!
Mervin Boey Fishing Note Book 