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 |
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| LINE STRENGTH: 1 - 4kg |
BEST LURES: Mini-jigs Spoons Flies |
| MIN LEGAL SIZE: 30cm |
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| BAG LIMIT: 20 |