Went snorkelling at flinders the other day and saw some stingrays, weedy sea dragons, angel fish, grass whiting and more. Came across these fish which I wasn't sure what they were. Much larger than the other grass whiting we saw and different shape. Was tempted to spear them but didn't know size limits etc.
Any ideas? Can post gopro video too if that helps
Snorkelling at flinders, unknown fish
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Lightningx
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Re: Snorkelling at flinders, unknown fish
Yep, the old butterfish, dusky morwong, what a shame as they are quite tasty
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Lightningx
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Re: Snorkelling at flinders, unknown fish
I heard they are good eating also. Minimum size 23 cm with a bag limit of 5. Pity you didn't spear them!
Re: Snorkelling at flinders, unknown fish
Ah well better to know for next time rather than spearing something when unsure. My friend who has never been fishing managed to spear a squid when we were wading in the shallows at night searching for flatties hahaLightningx wrote:I heard they are good eating also. Minimum size 23 cm with a bag limit of 5. Pity you didn't spear them!
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Re: Snorkelling at flinders, unknown fish
Interesting comments. I've heard that they're NOT good to eat....
Something about a strong 'iodine' taste, that apparently comes from the weed they eat?
The confusing thing is that mulloway is also known as 'butterfish' in the fishmongers...
Maybe someone could clarify this?
Mike.
Something about a strong 'iodine' taste, that apparently comes from the weed they eat?
The confusing thing is that mulloway is also known as 'butterfish' in the fishmongers...
Maybe someone could clarify this?
Mike.
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Re: Snorkelling at flinders, unknown fish
i have heard they are terrible to eat as well and only good in curry, fish cakes etc They rarely are caught with a hook and mostly come from people spearing them.mingle wrote:Interesting comments. I've heard that they're NOT good to eat....
Something about a strong 'iodine' taste, that apparently comes from the weed they eat?
The confusing thing is that mulloway is also known as 'butterfish' in the fishmongers...
Maybe someone could clarify this?
Mike.
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Re: Snorkelling at flinders, unknown fish
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Dusky Morwong it is, they are hard to catch with baits. Divers usually spear them, tough fighting fish on a rod / reel. Eaten fresh they are ok to eat, but theres better fish you can cook for the table.
Dusky Morwong it is, they are hard to catch with baits. Divers usually spear them, tough fighting fish on a rod / reel. Eaten fresh they are ok to eat, but theres better fish you can cook for the table.
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ThomasG
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Re: Snorkelling at flinders, unknown fish
Yes I remember years ago, I was so chuffed because I speared 3 big fish. When I was proudly showing them off I was howled down.
Easiest fish to spear, worst to eat, why would you kill them.
I never killed any more after that day, I felt terrible.
Cheers....ThomasG
Easiest fish to spear, worst to eat, why would you kill them.
I never killed any more after that day, I felt terrible.
Cheers....ThomasG