Mullet, Sand
Myxus Elongatus
{PIC COMMING SOON}
INTRODUCTION:
A popular catch for NSW fishermen in the summer months.
COMMON NAMES:
Tallegalane
Black Spot Mullet
Lano
Poddy Mullet (juveniles)
SIZE:
Usually less than 0.6kg
Sometimes grows to over 0.8kg
AUSTRALIAN RECORD:
Unknown
DISTRIBUTION:
Found right around the southern coast of Australia, from Perth in Western Australia to the Gold Coast in southern Queensland, although they are rare in WA.
EATING QUALITIES:
Mullet are fair eating at most times.

Fishing Techniques

WHERE TO FISH:
Estuaries and Surf.
BEST BAITS:
Worms
Bread
Dough
Cheese
Shrimp
Prawns
HOOK SIZE:
12 - 6
LINE STRENGTH:
1 - 4kg
BEST LURES:
Mini-jigs
Spoons
Flies
MIN LEGAL SIZE:
30cm
BAG LIMIT:
20