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help with fish identity

#1 Post by simpsp31 »

Hi,

beginner here, caught this at greystones today but cant figure out what it is. Any help appreciated.
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#2 Post by Dave »

Looks like a Launce / Greater Sandeel
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#3 Post by roger de dodger »

yep it sure is dont bother eating it ,bait yes dinner no :lol:
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#4 Post by simpsp31 »

Thanks guys, does this mean mackerel could be about ?
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#5 Post by roger de dodger »

yep they are 8)
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#6 Post by Stephen8wood »

Launce without a doubt. I'd say it would taste fine. The smaller sandeel are served in many an english pub as whitebait. Deep fried in batter. Very tasty.
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#7 Post by simpsp31 »

Never knew that whitebait was sandeel. Anyway its in the freezer now will probably use it for bait.

Thanks.

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