How to catch Wrasse?

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wilky83
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How to catch Wrasse?

#1 Post by wilky83 »

Going to go float fishing for wrasse i have crabs as bait i think there peeler or shore crabs, i have a bought float set-up with with a drilled bullet lead, so now any tips to help me be successful? Also any spots around east cork to target wrasse if shared will be held in confidence :wink:

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Re: How to catch Wrasse?

#2 Post by evan699 »

http://www.sea-angling-ireland.org/bull ... 2012&hilit

Above is a link to a really good article about wrasse fishing from this site. Very good read and lots of useful information. :wink:
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Re: How to catch Wrasse?

#3 Post by jjdkk »

fish just off the bottom cant go wrong.
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Re: How to catch Wrasse?

#4 Post by Cormdogg »

Off the bottom with a rotten bottom link to your lead, and with the float, keep adjusting your depth, from shallow to deeper until you hit the button, then its fun, fun,fun and watch your float!!!!!!!
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