What kind of fish is greenling?

This predatory species, belonging to the widespread family Scorpioniformes, is a distant relative of the stickleback. Several species of these fish are found in Russia. Some greenlings are equipped with venomous spines, and the flesh of the young is bright blue.

Since this is a purely marine predator, it's impossible to catch it on fishing trips in the Putorana Plateau. However, many fishermen and housewives are interested in this species. It can be found on store shelves, purchased, and prepared in a variety of tasty and healthy dishes.

The appearance of the predator and its features

The greenling has a certain resemblance to the inhabitants of Siberian waters. This is evident in the fact that the predatory specimen's second name is "sea lenok." Externally, the predatory specimen looks like this:

· The body is slender and elongated.

· The scales are dense and small.

· On the large head there are bulging eyes and large lips.

The entire back is occupied by a fin. It can be divided into two halves or solid.

This predator's fins are like a suit of clothing. They are tall and lush.

A distinctive feature of the greenling is its lateral line, which is used for perceiving the surrounding world. It functions as a sensory organ and is located on both sides of the fish, from the gills to the caudal fin.

The average weight of these predators is between one and a half and two kilograms, but giants can reach up to 60 kg.

· The length of ordinary greenlings is 50 cm, and giants can grow up to 1.5 m.

Because of the stripes or speckles on their bodies, greenlings, like lenok, are also called sea bass. The meat of these predatory fish is renowned for its excellent taste. It is fatty and healthy, containing a large amount of vitamins, amino acids, fats, and minerals. To catch greenlings, fishermen organize sport fishing trips and catch them for commercial sale.

Some males also have brightly patterned spots. Many prize it for its excellent taste and fatty meat. Therefore, the greenling is of interest to commercial fishermen, competitive fishermen, and even anglers.

Varieties

There are many species of greenling, including subfamilies with three genera. The predatory species are as follows:

· Bushy eyebrows;

· Single-line;

· American;

· Red or Harehead;

· Brown;

· Japanese;

· Spotted;

· Toothy.

How to catch greenling?

Predator fishing is conducted over a vast territory, from Kamchatka to the southern Kuril Islands of Kunashir and Iturup. The advantage of fishing is that greenling can be caught not only from a boat but also by wading.

To catch predators, use silicone lures and reliable rods. Edible silicone lures are best, as they emit a scent that attracts predators. In strong currents, anglers use jig heads weighing 15-30 grams.

When targeting large greenlings, it's best to equip your rod with pilkers, vibrotails, and twisters. You can find these bloodthirsty specimens where smelt abounds.