Rare Lizardfish Caught At Houhora
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Topic: Rare Lizardfish Caught At Houhora
Posted By: Catchelot
Subject: Rare Lizardfish Caught At Houhora
Date Posted: 09 May 2020 at 4:00pm
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Posted By: Fish Addict
Date Posted: 09 May 2020 at 4:52pm
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They are not uncommon in Australia, other than on the most southern coast. I'm not sure where the deep water reference comes from. Commonly known over here as a Painted Grinner and caught in waters 3m - 40m deep. Very bony as I recall = bait
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