68 THE EDIBLE FISHES OF NEW SOUTH WALES. 



The Teraglin is not a constant visitor to the markets, 

 and suppUes are intermittent. Usually scarce, at times large 

 shoals make their appearance. It is looked upon as a fine 

 edible fish, and when more is learnt in regard to its movements 

 it will probably be numbered among our most important 

 food-fishes. 



Australian Salmon {Arripis trutta). 



If this species is not one of the most important of New 

 South Wales, it is certainly one of the most abundant. 

 Attaining a length of 2 to 2J feet, it often reaches a weight 

 of 8 or 9 pounds. It is in no wise related to the. true Salmon 

 of Europe or America, but has probably received the name 

 in the first place chiefly because of its somewhat salmon-like 

 markings and form. These salmon- or trout-like markings 

 are still more pronounced in the young or half-grown fish, 

 which has been termed, consequently, " Salmon-Trout," a 

 name by which it is well and familiarly known. Like the 

 true Salmon, this species has the habit of congregating at 

 times in shoals of vast extent. 



Though the adult fish is not at present esteemed as a 

 food-fish, the " Salmon-Trout " stage is usually considered to 

 be far more palatable, and is consequently more eagerly 

 sought after. But whatever valiie is at present placed upon 

 this species, there can be little doubt that it is destined to be 

 of considerable importance in the future fisheries of New 

 South Wales. It is to be obtained easily, and in prodigious 

 numbers. 



, In addition to being taken by means of the hauling-net 

 (particularly on sandy ocean beaches), the Australian Salmon 

 is now greatly sought after as a game-fish, as it always gives 

 some exciting sport when hooked. When fishing from a 

 boat, the practice of trolling is commonly followed ; but 

 large numbers are caught by line off the many fine sea beaches 

 along the New South Wales coastline. The most suitable 

 beach-fishing line is a No. 20, 100-yard white beach-line, a 

 4/0 hook, snooded on twisted gut or hard- twisted line — one 



