Boyington214 0 Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Hi All,We were out fishing on the Sea Wolf the other night when we caught this fish that none of us has ever seen before. There was nothing overly unusual about it, but I was wondering if any one may know what it is. See attached Pics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
archerfish 685 Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 I'm calling it for a Bearded Cod...http://www.dpiw.tas.gov.au/inter.nsf/WebPages/RPIO-4Y97RD?openCheersarcherfish Rickster 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rickster 0 Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 looks abit like the cod family to me.I'm sure someone will know on this forum.Looks like it has a little fishing rod under it's chin lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rickster 0 Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 I'm calling it for a Bearded Cod...http://www.dpiw.tas.gov.au/inter.nsf/WebPages/RPIO-4Y97RD?openCheersarcherfishI think you may have it right archerfish.:woohoo: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snake 1 Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 have caught a couple of the slimy little buggers off the ledges around gull rock,maslins beach.Didnt know they could grow to 6kg though!! mine were similar size too yours Quote Link to post Share on other sites
firefly 1 Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 ling Quote Link to post Share on other sites
firefly 1 Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 ling fail lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peelin 0 Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 I'd go with cod too, looks tasty, was it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moggy23 625 Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Or it could be a Beardie, which can identified with 5 spines on the first dorsal fin and white edge to dorsal and anal finsThe Bearded Cod has 9 -11 spines on the first dorsal fin.All my weired looking have come that part of the gulf. :cheer: HSVLS19 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boyington214 0 Posted January 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Thanks Guys. That answers the question nicely I think. Peelin, dunno if it was tasty or not ... Let the thing go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bent87 0 Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Ling Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Ling.Commonly called ling here in SA (thats my opinion)And if I caught that I would be calling it a bloody Ling. Gee I hate those things. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wentworth 0 Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 We call them Ling fish too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the tommy king 0 Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 bearded cod Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HSVLS19 2 Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Ling.Commonly called ling here in SA (thats my opinion)And if I caught that I would be calling it a bloody Ling. Gee I hate those things.I'm with the Bearded cod or beardie. A bloody Ling has a eel type tail or called a rockling Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest marineboy Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Ling.Commonly called ling here in SA (thats my opinion)And if I caught that I would be calling it a bloody Ling. Gee I hate those things. I'm more with the Bearded cod or beardie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest boys day out Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Ling.Commonly called ling here in SA (thats my opinion)And if I caught that I would be calling it a bloody Ling. Gee I hate those things.I'm with the Bearded cod or beardie. A bloody Ling has a eel type tail or called a rockling Have to agree with you HSVLS19 On this one ;) :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whyallabrad 0 Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 For sure is a bearded rock cod, or also called a red cod or slimy cod, caught quite a few off deeper rocky type and reefy bottoms. Moggy23 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spog777 1 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 only ever caught one ling and that was at rapid bay. It was really pink in colour and looked a lot like a carfish-tail wise. Dadused to call them kingclips and they cook up a treat. I reckomn this bugger is a bearded rock cod as well as taste pretty average but are quite tasty when smoked - yeah i know theyre also hard to light Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jagger 24 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 I've commnly known these as Ling here as well. Either way...always get them out at the lumb and to tell you the truth, they are'nt bad eating either:ohmy: Very soft flesh that comes up beautifully in a beer batter but not the easiest fish to fillet due to how soft the flesh is.Any way... Ling...beardie.....Bearded Cod...all same...:silly: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rickster 0 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 COD BE A BEARDED LING :laugh: :laugh: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
C85 0 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Caught one of these for the first time this morning near rapid bay. Thanks to this thread, i knew what it was :Dweird looking things. Didnt keep it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 ling fail lol Is it a Long Ling :whistle: From what I understand a Ling and a bearded Cod are the same fish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Booma 1,360 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Also caught one of these at Rapid Bay a fews years back on the old jetty....was informed it was a Bearded Cod.......damn thing was about as long as my forearm (wrist to elbow) and swallowed a whole pilchard on a big set of gangs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 damn thing was about as long as my forearm (wrist to elbow) and swallowed a whole pilchard on a big set of gangs should have used your 4arm as bait and got an even BIGGER one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moggy23 625 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 ling fail lol Is it a Long Ling :whistle: From what I understand a Ling and a bearded Cod are the same fish 112 Beardie113 Red Cod114 Bearded Cod116 Rock Ling Rickster, coonta kinta and HSVLS19 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rickster 0 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Excellent example moggy23 this should put minds at rest::woohoo: Moggy23 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moggy23 625 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Excellent example moggy23 this should put minds at rest:woohoo:Don't yea love it. :P :P Rickster 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
archerfish 685 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Moggy23Methinks you and I are both accessing the same reference book...Cheersarcherfish :whistle: :whistle: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Nice one Moggy Excellent example moggy23 this should put minds at rest:woohoo:Don't ya love it. :P :Pas long as he didnt make any typos in the numbers :ohmy: Well I was close anyway I guess :whistle: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boyington214 0 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Once again, thanks to all! Next time, I think i'll keep the thing and try it.Cheers,B214 Rickster 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Once again' date=' thanks to all! Next time, I think i'll keep the thing and try it.Cheers,B214[/quote']would that be number 111, 112, 113, 114 or 115 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spog777 1 Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 ah bugger it lol. Let us know how it tastes next time u score 1 lol Maybe we should combine the answers and call it a Bling Fish-shiny but possibly cheap and nasty lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boyington214 0 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Gee AFF, too many numbers.... can't choose.....its all too much.... need... fishing... trip... My thoughts are that it looked more like 112 than any of the others. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boyington214 0 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 I agree Spog777! Bling-Fish-Shiny is a much better name for it! As far as taste goes, IF we catch another one, i'll let you know if it is a culinary delight or just fried mush. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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