Species guide
How to catch Sichel
Pelecus cultratus
freshwaterbrackishLeuciscidae
The Sichel, also known as the Knife or Sabrefish, is a slender freshwater and brackish water fish found across Europe and Asia. It feeds actively on small fish, plankton, and benthic organisms. It can grow up to 60 cm in length and weighs up to 2 kg.
Where they live
Inhabits shallow freshwater and brackish waters up to 20 meters deep across Europe and Asia, including the Mediterranean and Atlantic regions.
Typical size
Up to about 60 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- plankton
- benthic organisms
- algae
- spiders
Best baits
- small fish strips
- worms
- insect larvae
- minnows
Best lures
- small spoons
- soft plastic minnow lures
- jigs
- spinners
How to fish for them
- light spinning
- float fishing near bottom
- bottom fishing
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