Species Ballan Wrasse - Labrus bergylta
Shore Caught record 8lb-13oz-02dr Portlet Bay Jersey S.Gavey 1994
Boat record - 9lb-06oz-00dr Eddystone Reef M.Goodacre 1981
Fishing season -All year
Likely Shore Locations - Rocky weedy areas , depths ranging from 1 - 20 M
Methods - Wrasse are rarely targeted in the uk by Saltwater fly fishermen . No doubt anyone who dedicates time and effort will be rewarded with a few fish.
Flies - Wrasse feed on mussles shrimps and crabs .Flies to match these food items should work. I have had success with this Fly CLICK HERE