CallopHunter 1 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Many people don't really hold leatherys very highly on their table. But I absolutely love them. If I get one on a whiting rig I would be as happy as anything. Would love to hear your opinions on this. and why or why you dont like these fish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jagger 24 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 The humble elvis fish has saved many a days fishing to held top up a feed.Certainly not my preferred fish of choice but cooks up well.I personally only keep the big ones, around 30cm+ but yeah...they have graced my table many a time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CallopHunter 1 Posted November 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 They really rate up in the top 5 or ten for me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spinyeel 2 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Head,gut and skin immediately.Put on ice.Pan fry with a coating of whipped egg and flour. Delicious. :woohoo: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingsley 19 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Many people don't really hold leatherys very highly on their table. But I absolutely love them. If I get one on a whiting rig I would be as happy as anything. Would love to hear your opinions on this. and why or why you dont like these fish.I'd say many people don't hold them highly because most have not tried them.I think a bit of the 'ick' factor comes into it, nasty skin, spike, sharp teeth and its not a traditional SA table fish because we have so many other 'better' species.however leatheries are easy to clean and cook up a treat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pirate pete 4 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 They do taste great. I only keep the big ones to. Try using the old crab net to catch them. count to ten and pull. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexczarn 146 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Sure taste good, one of my favourites. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Double Trouble 3 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Easy to catch, easy to clean and taste great, Nice white flesh inside and stuff all bones, I prefer the leatheries over the YFW and snapper but id rather catch the opposite Chief 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snapper15.4kg 67 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Yum Yum........Yes, I like Leatherjackets Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuckemback 0 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Bag limits and size will soon apply :evil: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snapper15.4kg 67 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 This labor government will soon be out of office alexczarn 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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