Threadfin Salmon

	Scientific Name	Eleutheronema tetradactylum
	Other Names	N/A
	World Record	9lb 5oz

Description

This group of fish are characterised by their overshot upper jaw, they have a bony hard head and long filamentous rays ahead of the pectoral fin. Their colour varies from blue to bluish-grey or green on the back through to brassy-gold in some fish. Their flanks are usually silvery-white or grey, and the belly creamy; fins are dusky. The body is covered with small scales. An extremely fast fighter, that often surprises with a few extra runs.

Habitat

They are found in estuaries where they range up stream as far as the tidal limit. They are also found in bays, inlets, harbour's, over coastal mud and flat sand.

Feeding Habits

Their food intake varies according to their location, but is usually prawns, shrimp, crabs and small fish.

Age and Growth

Threadfin Salmon usually weigh around 1.0-4.0 kilos, but can grow up to 18.0 kilos.

Tackle and Methods

Lure casting with spinners and minnows or Flyfishing with dry as well as wet flies.
Bait fishing with live prawns also works very well when the rivers are full of prawns.

 

 

 

 

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