Prefers the deeper waters and usually found in major southern surf beaches, offshore reefs, estuarine rivers and lake systems. Features a lateral line of silver or bronze scales with colours ranging from shades of green to blues and purples.

Catches are generally made at dusk or a few hours after sunset. A good strong beach or surf rod should be used and the rig should consist of a heavy sinker such as a star type which will keep the bait anchored to the ocean floor, whilst applying a slow retrieval technique to capture their interest.

Large adult Mulloway (over 6kgs) is well respected for its fine table qualities, however those under 3kgs often have soft flesh that is rather flavourless – hence the nickname ‘soapy’.

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