Like the cod, it is extensively taken, and largely cured and forwarded south. Our Buckie haddocks are well known for their excellence, and are far famed for their superior qualities. Like the cod, the stomach of this species is also a rich mine for the Naturalist.
Morrhua lusca [The Bib or Whiting Pout].
Frequent; but not often brought to market, although they are most excellent eating. The fishermen generally cut them up and use them as bait.
Morrhua minuta [The Power Cod].
Not known as an inhabitant of the Firth until recently. They are excellent eating. It is a great pity that they are so small and scarce.
Merlangus vulgaris [The Whiting].
Often taken, but not so much admired as the Haddock.
Merlangus pollachius [The Pollack or Lythe]. Frequent.
Merlangus carbonarius [The Coal-fish].
Like the last; when young, great numbers of them are occasionally taken in our harbours, in small-meshed nets. They are termed “Gerrocks.”