bivalves, crustaceans such as prawns and crabs, cephalopods and small fish effective for most species. As with most species, live bait is known to produce better catches. Lure fishing for whiting is not normally practiced, but saltwater flies have been used to good effect, as have small soft plastic lures and surface lures like poppers and stick baits imitating a fleeing fish or prawn. this type of fishing has experienced increasing popularity the last couple of years. In some areas, restrictions to the amount and size of fish are in place and enforced by fishery authorities. Aquaculture A number of sillaginid species have been the subject of brackish water aquaculture in Asia and India, with species including S. japonica commonly bred for consumption. In Australia, research has been undertaken in the breeding of sand whiting and King George whiting, and so far only sand whiting shows promise for commercial viability. King George whiting have been found to take too long to develop to be sustainable, but the use of growth hormones is being investigated. In Australia, aquaculturally bred sand whiting have also been used to stock depleted estuaries. References External links Colour photographs of many Sillaginid species Fish of the Pacific Ocean Commercial fish Marine fish families