ballan wrasse

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ballan wrasse

#1 Post by superhooks »

hi guys just wanted to know can u eat ballan wrasse as ive caught a few 4lb+ wrasse lately they feel quite meaty and since one tried to eat my finger id like to return the favour and scoff one lol
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#2 Post by gfkelly1969 »

you can eat them,have not tried them but i am told they are nice
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#3 Post by shamoo0804 »

Wouldnt bother myself, a very bony fish, more hassle than its worth
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#4 Post by dbrock »

best thing to do is to try and report back, they could be the new bass,,,, yummmy
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#5 Post by boycie89 »

i tried them there nice !! big flakes of meat , i tried them after lad saw me put one back and went nuts ! told me they were his favourite fish to eat
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#6 Post by kkontour »

I know a guys who poaches them in milk.
says they're great to eatl

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