Deep Sea Bream and Flathead

[joking fish]

Today was a superb day to be out on the water. A real deep sea fisherman's delight. The breeze was slight and the sun beamed down on a placid sea. We saw some dolphins on the way out and we watched as the revelled in merriment. We experienced some good fishing amongst the 20 or so passangers. There was a mixture of Nanygai, Morwong, Flathead with the odd Sweep, Snapper and Leatherjacket making its way on board. My tally at the end of the day was 2 Morwong, a Marble Flathead and a Tiger Flathead. They say if you're catching Marble Flathead you're on good ground. I also caught a stinky Pike which was released without regret. The Morwong was a new PB for me, it measured 53cm. I was beside myself with elatation as this beat my old PB by a good 10cm. It was also my first Marble Flathead. This adventure was definately worth the money and after a cancelation due to bad weather it was definately worth the wait. If you havn't been deep sea fishing off Sydney do yourself a favour and get amongst it.

(Also sorry for the semi-nude photo, I hope it doesn't offend anyone).

Edited December 23, 2012 by barcod86

[Blood Knot]

Nice report barcod86 and congrats on the PB

Cheers Blood Knot

[erroll]

Well done mate. Surprisingly good table fare too. I was told to get rid of the black stomach cavity lining on mowies to taste them at their best. Give it a try if you don't already.

Cheers

[nbdshroom]

Well done! Forgive my ignorance but what does a marble flathead symbolise?

[joking fish]

Marble Flathead is the type of Flathead. Just like Dusky, Blue Spot, Tiger or Sand

Well done! Forgive my ignorance but what does a marble flathead symbolise?

[pomey_git]

Good stuff mate. Looks like a cracker (note christmas pun). how would you tell a marble flattie?

[joking fish]

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Good stuff mate. Looks like a cracker (note christmas pun). how would you tell a marble flattie?

[pomey_git]

cracker..christmas cracker... never mind. Im tired and stuck in an office.

How ccan you tell a marbel flathead from a dusky?

[joking fish]

The Marble Flathead have a blotchy marble pattern on their body and the Dusky have a black spot on their tail.

Edited December 24, 2012 by barcod86

[the producer]

Hi All

The easy way to tell marble flathead apart from all others is look for a Fine white line along the edge on all fins.

inc. Pectoral, dorsal, and caudal ( tail ).

These are a beautiful looking species and also tasty with the whitest flesh of all the flathead commonly caught

along the nsw coast.

They are usually caught on deeper inshore reefs over mixed gravel and rock areas.

Commonly between 35 and 50cm but I have caught 1 fish that was over 75cm.

regards

andrew