Another Fish ID please

[Linc]

Can anybody tell me what this little prehistoric looking character is called? It looked something like a cross between a silver whiting and a flying gurnard! Caught in middle harbour on a piece of prawn Cheers, Linc

Edited September 24, 2013 by Linc

[Jewhunter]

Grinner.

Cheers,

Grant.

[ving]

yup grinner. I have caught them too around there

[Linc]

Thanks Grant,

Definitely a painted grinner after checking google images. According to one site they are good bait, next time I might try it out if I catch one as it was perfect livie size.

So far I've caught new unknown (to me) species on each of my trips out on middle harbour, I wonder what I'll find next! Gotta love NSW waters!

[Flickn Mad]

Just watch out for those teeth. you wont be grinning if they open up your finger.

[borgie_29]

Are these things any good eating? I caught one last week and it was almost 35cm?