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The giant herring is a long slender streamlined fish, silver in colouration. It has a large forked tail. This particular variety is the largest of the herring family.
Most commonly caught at 1 - 4 kg. Has been known to reach 120cm and weigh in at around 11kg.
Mainly found along the northern coastline - as the waters warm in summer they are also found in more southernly areas along the coast.
A great performer in acrobatics when caught - often leaping into the air - increasing their popularity as a sportsfish with many anglers. They respond well to poppers and lures. The Giant herring will also take live or fresh dead bait.
Herring - Giant
Elops machnata
Description:
The giant herring is a long slender streamlined fish, silver in colouration. It has a large forked tail. This particular variety is the largest of the herring family.
Size:
Most commonly caught at 1 - 4 kg. Has been known to reach 120cm and weigh in at around 11kg.
Where:
Mainly found along the northern coastline - as the waters warm in summer they are also found in more southernly areas along the coast.
How:
A great performer in acrobatics when caught - often leaping into the air - increasing their popularity as a sportsfish with many anglers. They respond well to poppers and lures. The Giant herring will also take live or fresh dead bait.
