Fish ID?

[Jayball10]

Hey folks.

Probably jumpin the gun by a mile here but one or two fishin buddies have said that this could be a small huss. Didnt think of it at the time but remember thinkin it was much heavier than the usual dogs ive been catching, the head was a lot bigger and I couldnt bend its tail back to the head like you hold the dogs. Teeth were bigger too. On reading up on the huss I never checked the nostrils.

Any opinions welcomed. Would be nice to stick one on the species list. I know Greystones has been known to throw up the odd huss so thats why im curious. Have never seen a huss too so havnt a clue what they look like.

Thanks,

Jayball.

[evan699]

Looks like an lsd. Just plain old doggie i'd say.

[trout hunter]

THE FISH IS EASY BUT AS FOR THAT STUFF THATS ON YER HEAD IV NO IDEA

[Jayball10]

Thanks lads. Just wasnt sure as Ive never seen a huss but after a bit of research Im sure I can spot one in future. Ill be headin out soon with my mackerel flappers and size 8/0s!

BUT AS FOR THAT STUFF THATS ON YER HEAD IV NO IDEA

Its a rare scalp disease I caught from hanging around wexford....

[evan699]

Thanks lads. Just wasnt sure as Ive never seen a huss but after a bit of research Im sure I can spot one in future. Ill be headin out soon with my mackerel flappers and size 8/0s!

8/0's Ye must get some bloody big huss up that way. As for the id, the nasal flaps are the easiest way to tell the difference. When i caught my first huss i was in no doubt that it was a huss. Totally different to doggies in size, proportion and the markings are different too. Much more markings on the underside of the fish than doggies.

[Jayball10]

8/0's Ye must get some bloody big huss up that way. As for the id, the nasal flaps are the easiest way to tell the difference. When i caught my first huss i was in no doubt that it was a huss. Totally different to doggies in size, proportion and the markings are different too. Much more markings on the underside of the fish than doggies.

Haha. Im not sure what youd use to be honest. I bought an 8/0 conger trace and it said Huss on it too.... When you say nasal flaps. Are they like little fangs that stick out?

[evan699]

The photo shows the under side of a huss's head. It's the best photo i have for id purposes. You can see the nasal flaps above the mouth, kind of like two fleshy fangs i suppose. The doggies ones are connected to the mouth but the huss's are seperate. If you catch one again and your unsure, take a photo like the one i put up and then ask for id. Hope this helps and good luck catching your huss.

[Jayball10]

Excellent advice evan mate. Thanks a million. Ill defo be checking the nostrils from now on. Im gonna try get out after the huss in a few weeks time. Ill let ya know how I get on. All the best.