Fish ID Please

[Kirst1583]

Can anyone tell me what this fish is please?

Sorry, I know it's probably something really common... but I haven't been fishing long and don't believe I've caught one of these before.

Thanks in advance

[t3zza]

Appears to be a tailor.

http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/saltwater/sw-species/tailor

[Kirst1583]

Thanks heaps for that. I thought it might've been but wasn't too sure

[Yowie]

commonly known as "choppa" they destroy your lures too

And your fingers too. Have seen a bloke cry when bitten by one only about 35cm long. The tailor would not let go and sunk it's teeth into his finger up to it's gums while wiggling like crazy.

[Kirst1583]

Thanks for the replies didn't even notice the teeth! I'll be sure to remember if I catch another 1 tho. Pretty sure this was just a baby.. But might catch a bigger one some day. Speaking of which though.. Is there a resource that tells u where each fish has spikes etc? I know bout flatties and bream but not sure about much else!