b'Species Profile John DoryJohnDoryBY MATHEW HEWETSON The odd-looking John dory, or JD might notthere as one of the best fish to pan fry with a put up much of a fight on the rod but it surewhite, almost translucent is one of Godzones best eating fish andflesh.If I manage to catch one as a bycatch during found year-round in our coastal waters. the days snapper fishing, B eing mostly aa sacrilege to manyit is one fish I wouldnt give away.John dory are keen snapperpeople.Dont get mealso common in our local fisho thatwrong, they are a topwaters, but most Kiwi loves targetingpan-fried fish to enjoy. anglers dont head out snapper onHowever, there is onethinking about targeting lures andfish I would happily tradethem when on the water catching plenty.I do getsnapper for on my plateand when one is landed a bit overeating snapper,and that is John dory. it is pleasant surprise to which may sound likeJohn dory is easily uptake home for the table.46FISHING IN GODZONE MAGAZINE'