Best Wrasse Hook

Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:40 am

From your experiences guys, is there any hook in particular that you would recommend for wrasse, I understand that it may depend on what bait you as using, maybe crab or rag, but would like to hear your comments.

Re: Best Wrasse Hook

Thu Apr 16, 2015 1:12 pm

Gamakatsu F314 which is an offset hook, in size 2. I do a lot if wrasse fishing in the summer and its all i use. Their a big hook for their supposed size. Strong as anything too.

Re: Best Wrasse Hook

Thu Apr 16, 2015 2:05 pm

I use size one fine wire hooks, strong enough to land any wrasse and will bend out if snagged. Just a personal preferance

Re: Best Wrasse Hook

Thu Apr 16, 2015 2:28 pm

Mustad Circle Hooks, Demon something or other, size 1/0s are ideal for small hardback crabs, use a tiny bit of heavy elastic band as a tip to stop the crab getting off the barb (which they can do)...

Re: Best Wrasse Hook

Thu Apr 16, 2015 3:43 pm

Owner mosquito hook in size 2 or 4.... forged, offset, sticky sharp, turned eye... absolutely lethal for wrasse..
The gamakatsu F314 is not offset and i have seen plenty snap so I don't use them anymore..

Re: Best Wrasse Hook

Thu Apr 16, 2015 5:14 pm

A little off the point but still on topic, but could any of ye point me in the direction of some place id pick up wrasse in the Waterford area?? Ive never fished for them before and its on the species list for this year :D

Re: Best Wrasse Hook

Thu Apr 16, 2015 5:54 pm

Paddy002 wrote:A little off the point but still on topic, but could any of ye point me in the direction of some place id pick up wrasse in the Waterford area?? Ive never fished for them before and its on the species list for this year :D


Might be a tad early Paddy, but both sides of Waterford estuary ie Hook Head and Dunmore East where there is deep water meeting rock, give it a shot with rag or crab.

Re: Best Wrasse Hook

Thu Apr 16, 2015 8:08 pm

I use Cox and Rawle Chinu 1/0 hooks when fishing rag for wrasse. Perfect for the rag, never bend and stay sharp.