Flathead

[Tyke]

Caught a nice 40cm Flathead the other day.Plus some Snook.

Just a warning though,they have a poison around the gills so always handle with a towel.
Not fatal or anything but hurts like hell.

Very tasty though,similar to Haddock.
2 nice fillets off of this fella.

[ShouldIStayOrShouldIGo]

When handling them be wary of the gill spikes (one on each side) and the large barb on top of their head. The best way to pick them up is with the thumb and forefinger grip by the bottom lip or a towel. That 'poison' is not really toxic but you can try the oldfella's tale by rubbing the affected area across the underside (belly) of the fish, the slimy film is a natural coagulant and may help to stop the bleeding. There is also the brown onion trick for pain, a slice placed over the affected area apparently stops the pain quickly, if you can cope with a couple of minutes of stinging initially.

[coolerking]

Well done Tyke, can you eat the snook?

Cooler

[Tyke]

Well done Tyke, can you eat the snook?

Cooler

Sure can eat Snook,one of my favourite fish. They re a little drier than some fish and not as "fishy"?
They don't keep well in the freezer so best eaten fresh - or I smoke them if I have an overabundance.
Great fun catching them on lures. Had the odd ones on Pt Noarlunga Jetty- about 4lbs.

The heads make great Snapper bait as well,so nothing is wasted.

[coolerking]

Sure can eat Snook,one of my favourite fish. They re a little drier than some fish and not as "fishy"?
They don't keep well in the freezer so best eaten fresh - or I smoke them if I have an overabundance.
Great fun catching them on lures. Had the odd ones on Pt Noarlunga Jetty- about 4lbs.

The heads make great Snapper bait as well,so nothing is wasted.

Stick to cigs mate

Cooler

[HEAPS GOOD !!!]

Good effort mate, lovely day for it too....

Will go out with you again soon..

HG

[stekaz]

hi,
where did you go to catch these?
bought a boat a year ish ago and just got a fishfinder for birthday, keen to try it out

Steve

[HEAPS GOOD !!!]

Fishing marks are very closely guarded secrets in these parts, if your lucky you may get one or two...normally its a case of get out there and have a look around.


there are a few spots that can be found on the internet, there is a forum called strike and hook that has lotsa info on....also pop into fishing shop on Christies Beach road they are always up for a chat and offer advice.

thats if you live down this way that is..lol


HG

[stekaz]

yeah,

live at happy valley
got a few spots from fishsa site just wondered if someone would be willing to share their secrets!
if i had a secret, i would tell you........honest ;)

Steve

[HEAPS GOOD !!!]

I dnt have a boat i just try and get out with Tyke whenever i can...he may be forthcoming with some spots...but usual spots are Barges straight out from Sullies boat ramp, just off moana and Seaford for some whiting thats about all i know, when Russ takes me out i dnt really look at where we are on the GPS i just wanna get rods in the water and catch some fish.....!!!! lol

HG