puffett Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 someone tell me what this is please ...caught three near CHB off Swansea in about 30mtrs of water over reef..is it some type of Grouper or Cod? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 hookmeup Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 someone tell me what this is please ...caught three near CHB off Swansea in about 30mtrs of water over reef..is it some type of Grouper or Cod? Looks like a Wirrah cod to me, taste like an old boot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 puffett Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 looks like your on the money there. Thanx glad i threw them back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Yowie Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 As a matter of interest, has anyone tried eating one? Have eaten a few different fish, but not one of these so far. Yowie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 gummybusta Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 As a matter of interest, has anyone tried eating one? Have eaten a few different fish, but not one of these so far. Yowie. they have the nickname of 'A Boot Fish' so when the old timers have called then a Boot you know it isn't a good thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 elferoz777 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 As a matter of interest, has anyone tried eating one? Have eaten a few different fish, but not one of these so far. Yowie. I caught one similar once. It had blue spots and was fatter. The flesh was tough like that of chicken or turkey The taste was not too bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Howdoweplaythis Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 There's a fishmonger near me that consistently sells these. Might be worth a try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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someone tell me what this is please ...caught three near CHB off Swansea in about 30mtrs of water over reef..is it some type of Grouper or Cod?
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