WRASS

[sam-cox]

Norry, Im not avoiding you m8, been doing the E-Bay bit so just flitting from there to hear.

how big would you say it is from the pic?

I gess it went 4 to 5lb myself.

[Spur-Hound]

I would say the same... 4lb anyway. Anybody fishing close in for ballans in shallow water has really got to try them on the fly-rod. It really is hit and hold, and they can pull some on that sort of gear! I atatched a swivel to give it some wieght and threaded on ragworm. Not really the done thing, but i couldnt get them to look at artificials

 

[ 06. September 2005, 10:45 PM: Message edited by: Spur-Hound ]

[Norrie]

Sam, I would guess at about 4lb ...good fish, in fact, very good fish.,...bet you are well pleased....

Here, I can show you a pic or two of the Wrasse fillets if you want.... ...ok, mibbes not then....

[Bigfishy]

You should take that down my local pier Sam :confused: They would swear it was at least double figures

[sam-cox]

I was using a carp rod, ABU 5500, and 10lb line, faily sporting, and it did go well.I love the clours.

[spasor]

Sam.

I`ll give you 4.5lbs for that fish any day.

Forget these northern numpties that think a 3lb macky is a big fish!

[Ken Davison South Wales]

Nice fish Sam, got to be four plus.

[sam-cox]

thanx lads, I was very pleaeed, and to catch it in 7 feet of water to.

[MJB]

Spur-Hound:

I would say the same... 4lb anyway. Anybody fishing close in for ballans in shallow water has really got to try them on the fly-rod. It really is hit and hold, and they can pull some on that sort of gear! I atatched a swivel to give it some wieght and threaded on ragworm. Not really the done thing, but i couldnt get them to look at artificials

Shaun,

 

I was speaking to Geoff Hancock of B.A.S.S. at the BMP launch a while back. He has had many Wrasse on the fly in North Wales using dark coloured clousers.

[Toerag]

I had one of 4lb-something on a rapala J11 a while back 2 rod lengths out. I would say that pound for pound they're one of the best fighters in the sea. They may not scream off like a bass or mulet, but they certainly know how to shake their heads and smash you up!