Chessa

Chessa (Distichodus schenga)

The Chessa is very similar in appearance to the Nkupe and enjoys similar conditions. This causes confusion amongst new anglers. The Chessa will eat small fish, insects and worms. Novice anglers are often unaware of this fishes unique ability to strip bait from a hook extremely quickly without the fisherman even noticing. Although once they have been struck they are very strong fighters, particularly when in fast-flowing water. Chessa are not usually caught above 2kg but can reach 6kg.