Blacktail
Diplodus capensis
Also known as: Bronze Bream (Blacktail)
Reef/KelpShore
Score
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Prime time
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Depth
0–20m
Platform
Shore
Depth range
0–20mMedium
Findr bio
A cautious nibbler around rocky gullies — small hooks and a light touch beat brute force every time.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Rocky shoreEstuary
Recommended baits
MusselWormsPrawns
Effective techniques
Bottom FishingSurfcasting
Gear
Best times
Day
One of the most common and reliable rock-and-surf catches on the South African coast — a schooling seabream that rarely leaves anglers waiting long.