Canepoles have the widest following, but light spinning tackle is probably even more productive. Fly rods are also excellent. Crickets are the best bait, but worms and caterpillars are fine, too. Spinners and surface plugs are leading artificials. Like the Redbreast it inhabits flowing streams, preferring the upper reaches where water is swifter and clear.
Sides are brassy with patches and streaks of blue.
Belly is bright yellow to orange. The gill flap is long and black bt, unlike that of the R edbreast, is edged with white or red. Aggressive striker and strong battler for its size. Likes still water, where it waits in ambush under roots and ledges and around stumps and snags. Sides are dark with belly usually cream-colored or light red.