Wrasse

[alananddan]

Hello,

Could anyone make suggestions of where to start looking to try and catch a big wrasse from the shore.
I often catch small ones, but would like to fight a biggun.
Any thoughts on best baits would be great too, I am thinking hard shell crabs would be best.



Al

[loopy78]

There were always big'uns down Rocken end at Blackgang, also some big ones from Bembridge and Shanklin ledges over the low tide.

Crab and worm all the way

[alananddan]

thanks for reply. should I be looking away from the harbour - around the lifeboat station ?

Shanklin ledges - would that be the far end heading towards Luccombe ??

I am not seeking specific marks, just don't know many area's around the island apart from well know, and easy access areas.

Thanks for info

[snoopy54]

Luccombe is another place you will catch big wrasse but be prepared to lose gear - if you turn
left at the bottom of Atherfield and walk down to the point theres a ledge that runs out there.
I have had big Wrasse there in Daylight.... having said all that the biggest Wrasse I ever caught was off the end of Ryde Pier

[loopy78]

Apr 24, 2014 21:12:24 GMT alananddan said:

thanks for reply. should I be looking away from the harbour - around the lifeboat station ?

Shanklin ledges - would that be the far end heading towards Luccombe ??

I am not seeking specific marks, just don't know many area's around the island apart from well know, and easy access areas.

Thanks for info

Sorry for the late reply, Shanklin ledge, i think there's a path/steps down from the gardens up above - or you could just walk along the beach from Shanklin front, i couldn't give you specific marks as it's been years since i've been there - Bembridge would be my first attempt for a biggy if Rocken end is out due to the accessibility!

[alananddan]

thanks to all for info.
I'm going to get out on foot and where possible the yak.
great for the site, people giving assistance. I will report and try to get a piccy when i get success.

all the best

Al

[loopy78]

Bon chance mate, got my maiden/cherry busting voyage in my Yak monday, fingers crossed!!