Wrasse Fishing??

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#1 Post by **James Barry** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 7:08 pm

Thinking of trying for some wrasse this weekend in a place iv heard is good for them have never caught one and was just wondering what would be the best tactics....float fish or on the bottom and baits. Also is it to early to try for them?

#2 Post by **fenitbob** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 7:43 pm

float fishing is supposed to be the best as they tend to drag bottom tackle into the rocks fish baits are said not to work so lugs limpets , those berkley baits are supposed towork as well.

Mr_Green · #3 Post by **Mr_Green** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 9:23 pm

james if u wanna head out some time, ive got a very nice wrasse spot, rag essential... they weretnt in 2weeks ago but thwe good weather may bring them round...u never know..i put the rag on a 2 hook pat, straight under ur feet so the rag dont hit the ground...

#4 Post by **m.b3** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 9:56 pm

i'd stick to 1 hook until u know the ground u are fishin. good wrasse will power off when hooked and the last thing u need i a hook trailing behind them if venue is really snaggy.

use a size 1- 3/0 hook depending on size of fish expected and size of bait being used.

a simple rig made entirely from mono is best. use a rotten bottom. short snood of about 1' long or less allows u too react to takes quickly. use at least 20lb. mono for snoods. they can be caught and landed on less but fish can bite through lighter mono.

lug, rag and crab cocktail tipped with mackeral is lethal! however all will produce individually. fish close in, straight down often. be ready to strike and hit fish.

#5 Post by **James Barry** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 12:34 pm

Mr_Green wrote:james if u wanna head out some time, ive got a very nice wrasse spot, rag essential... they weretnt in 2weeks ago but thwe good weather may bring them round...u never know..i put the rag on a 2 hook pat, straight under ur feet so the rag dont hit the ground...

Ye definitly,, myself and a friend were thinking of heading out to brownstown head on saturday high tide is at 8ish so going to start fishing a few of hours before that! will john o b have ragworm!?

Irish_Shamrock · #6 Post by **Irish_Shamrock** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 1:31 pm

My top 3 wrasse baits would be 1) rag 2) small hard-back crabs, and 3) those wee snail-like shell fish you find around rock pools, etc.

Float-fishing is the most exciting way to fish for them in my opinion, and definitely the most tackle-friendly.

Bottom fishing for wrasse can be a costly venture, but well worth a go. Use rotten-bottom setups with a spark plug for your weight. As has been mentioned, you are often simply dropping your gear down right below your feet.

Bigger wrasse are a solitary and territorial fish, so if you are catching smaller fish, chances are that you will have to move to another spot if you're looking for a biggie.

Irish_Shamrock · #7 Post by **Irish_Shamrock** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 1:32 pm

...and if you're uising rag as bait, try tipping with a small piece of squid or even a little bit of an elastic band, as they have an uncanny and frustrating knack of "sucking" the worm off the hook!

Mr_Green · #8 Post by **Mr_Green** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 2:09 pm

not this week james... best leave til u get rag to be honest...ive got the killer spot 4 them and its so easy to catch them..brownstown head is the spot, but ive got a secret place on the head (at least i hope its secret :P ) they werent in 2weeks ago...hopefully they will be back soon

#9 Post by **James Barry** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 3:33 pm

Mr_Green wrote:not this week james... best leave til u get rag to be honest...ive got the killer spot 4 them and its so easy to catch them..brownstown head is the spot, but ive got a secret place on the head (at least i hope its secret :P ) they werent in 2weeks ago...hopefully they will be back soon

Alright cool you let me know when your heading out there again for some hopefully il be around talk to you soon.

#10 Post by **James Barry** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 3:35 pm

Thanks for all the replies lads.

#11 Post by **Adam S** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 8:44 pm

i would float fish myself, even if its 35 feet you need to be down to catch. had all my best wrasse on float, would second what sharock said about the elastic band or squid too

#12 Post by **coaster** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 12:50 am

Mr Green, sorry to tell you but its not a secret. :wink:
Fished there yesterday for them with no luck. Thing it might still be a little early.

James, I'm heading out at low tide on Saturday for rag. Let me know if you would like to come.

Mr_Green · #13 Post by **Mr_Green** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 7:32 am

:P let us know when theyre back in paul...

#14 Post by **James Barry** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 12:48 pm

James, I'm heading out at low tide on Saturday for rag. Let me know if you would like to come.

Wont be able to make it today but let me know when your digging them again,, is it the backstrand were you dig em i can only seem to manage to get lugs out there.