Outing at Aberaeron

[Mike James]

Went out today fished from 15:30 to 19:00. Was plagued by quick knocks on the short rod and every time I brought it in the bait was gone. Was using 3 hooks connected to t knots. At 6 I think I found the culprits have looked on net I believe I Had a boullions wrasse. According to net they are quite rare so if it is what I think it is I am quite chuffed. Must have hooked this one as I picked the rod up while it was knocking. Also had three 50cmish doggies last of which turned up at 7. All in all a decent fishing session. Cant wait to see if I cant get into cod and whiting now the nights are drawing in.
Would be pleased if anybody could confirm this

 

[JLD]

The species you are referring to is the Baillons wrasse which would be very unusual. Unfortunately, I don't think it is one. Sorry. Looks like a female corkwing to me which are very common around here.

 

[cap'nhaddock]

The Baillon's Wrasse has red fins and a distinctive single dark blotch on the dorsal fin, also small orange spots around its mouth.

see here

https://www.talkseafishing.co.uk/forums/attachments/baillons-jpg.10128/

That's a female corkwing.

The Baillon's, once a rare fish, is becoming much more common along the south coast of England I haven't noticed any reports of them being caught in Wales

 

[Wolf]

I agree it's a corkwing,

 

[Mike James]

Cheers . Thanks for the update. I have only been sea fishing 2 years so not fully up to date with sea fish. Was a big course fisherman. I just searched internet to try and find it.

 

[Wolf]

No worries Mike James , I've been fishing 40 + years & I still have to look up some fish occasionally !!??

 

[ouchthathurt]

Good little session though mate, well done ?

 

[Wolf]

Forgot to say nice catch mate ??