Hoeven's Slender Carp
(Leptobarbus hoevenii)

Other common names:
Mad Barb.
Hoven's Carp.

Identification:
Long and slender body with a dark brown back and silvery sides.
Dark brown dorsal fin and tail. Orange to red pelvic and anal fins.
Dark upper part of the head and short barbels.

Typical location:
In slow flowing or standing waters of rivers,
streams and lakes with soft bottom.

Fishing methods:
Free-lining or float fishing with weed, fruit or seeds.

Fighting characteristics:
A quick and unpredictable top-water fighter.
Constant direction changes and fast runs.

Thai Fishing Guide's recommended hot spots for catching Hoeven's Slender Carp: