Milk Fish to Striped Mullet
Milk Fish
Milkfish B.F.12kg
The commonly named chanos-chanos is not targeted much by divers as their
flesh is full of small bones. When shot they put up a strong fight and often
bend spears. There are a number of these fish at leven point and the summer
months(november-april) are when they are seen the most.
Indian Mirror Fish
Mirrorfish(indian)B.F.10kg
This fish is not common in natal waters and l have shot one at no1 off durban.
They are very strong and give a good fight.
Threadfin Mirror Fish
Mirrorfish(threadfin)B.F.5kg
The threadfin is seen more than the indian with salt rock being a spot where
they are shot. You often hear this fish when he is around as it makes a
croaking noise. Lying on the bottom should see this fish investigate the
diver.
Flathead Mullet
Mullet(flathead)
This mullet has no teeth and when the pectoral fin is folded back it does
not reach the eye. They swim in shoals and are found near rocky points and
estuary mouths. They are pretty spooky and you need to lie on the bottom
until they get bold enough to approach. They are good eating.
Striped Mullet
Mullet(striped)
This mullet has a yellow spot on the gill cover. Found near rocky pinnacles
where they swim just below the surface. Difficult to shoot, same as for
the flathead.
