gregh1 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Hi Raiders, Just wondering what the rules are around keeping yakkas. Is there a quota or size limit? Thanks in advance!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/regulations/sw/sw-bag-and-size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydneyfisher12 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 they have no size limit and the bag limit is 50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyNurse Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 At the risk of hijacking the thread, we all know yakkas are a great bait fish, but what are they like as table fish. I only ask in case you have a great day's bait catching, but can't convert 'em into your target species. At least with a 50 bag limit, you might still have a feed, even if it's only hors d'oeuvres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishingGuy Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Wouldn't recommend them for eating, not that good although some people say they are better than Bream. Remember there is no harm in trying. Cheers, FishingGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Incredible Hull Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Wouldn't recommend them for eating, not that good although some people say they are better than Bream. Remember there is no harm in trying. Cheers, FishingGuy ok then... I tried them shallow fried a few years ago, they are good eating. However, not worth the hassle of gutting so many to get a feed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boattart Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I saw a cooking show years ago where Tetsuya produced a dish with yellowtail only he could do. But if they are good enough for him they are worth a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchie18092 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Make great sashimi - bit annoying to prep so usually only use the bigger ones. Japanese use them all the time - 'Aji' they call them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
night_rider Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 At the risk of hijacking the thread, we all know yakkas are a great bait fish, but what are they like as table fish. I only ask in case you have a great day's bait catching, but can't convert 'em into your target species. At least with a 50 bag limit, you might still have a feed, even if it's only hors d'oeuvres. I have a friend who takes a gas stove with him, if he lands nothing within 30 minutes, he starts making himself some yakka fried sticks... Not my taste in seafood though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matyg Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 they sell them at some fish shops, so someone must eat them. personally I only buy prawns and oysters , if I cant catch the fish , I dont deserve to eat it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joel.pringle Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Not bad smoked or grilled, like most oily fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisholb Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Yakkas r very common table fish for asians Pan fried whole or fillets marinated in vinegar/salt/pepper/garlic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MV Sunray Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 There's a commercial fella who fishes for them out of Port Kembla all the time. Must be a market for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefisherman6784 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 I like them to eat and good bait Bigger ones I keep for a feed an the smaller ones I keep for bait Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaners Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 I have eaten a few and don't find them to bad.Smoked is ok as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W4z Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 I've got some mates that love eating them. Whole dipped in flower and cooked in oil on the bbq. I don't mind them but to many bones for me, to much trouble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rami Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 they sell them at some fish shops, so someone must eat them. personally I only buy prawns and oysters , if I cant catch the fish , I dont deserve to eat it. If I tried to do that I will never eat much fish. Great motivation tactic though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombora Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Yeah Tetsuya, who's a pretty keen fisho, loves em. He uses some type of marinade and flash fries em. He said they are much better, to his palete, caught in winter when they have a higher fat content. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombora Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Actually remember now her likes em raw, or grilled with a dipping sauce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andysinmexico Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Never eaten a yakka but years ago while attending the blesing of the fleet at nelson bay the crowd had burleyed up a massive school of slimeys due to the number of prawn heads and shells going into the drink. A few handlines promptly appeared and as quick as they were being hauled in they were getting butterflied and popped onto a hot bbq. Little squeeze of lemon and quite pleasant to. Cheers Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickb111 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 If it's anything to go by I read an article in the paper a while ago that said tetsuya liked to head to circular quay and catch them for a meal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lagos Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Shallow fried small yakkas (around 15cm) is a common delicacy in Mediterranean countries. Rub them with polenta, flour, pepper and salt mix and line them up in a pan in circle tiles in. Half cup of liquid cooking oil shallow frie for around 5 minutes each side. Bones are not a problem because they are too small and fried. Serve them thin sliced union and parsley mix top on it. Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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