Discussion in 'The Learning Zone' started by {name}, Jul 7, 2011. Weymouth Sea Angling. There were plenty of Wrasse at The Bridges of Ross, Bonfils Creek and all the way up to The White Strand […] Inbetween Freshwater bay and Portland Bill I have fished around these cliffs just the once. Current wind is 3mph. Lure Anglers Forum - Lure Fishing Forum UK (Bass, wrasse..) Home Forums > Tackle, Techniques & Styles > The Learning Zone > Portland Bill safe fishing advice. My fishing adventures around Portland and on Chesil beach. The ballan wrasse’s normal colour matches the surrounding sea bed and kelp, so expect some rich brown and greens, while some mature fish, usually those that have changed sex to males, take on a range of bright reds and oranges, some with white spots, all aiding camouflage. Download this stock image: Ballan wrasse caught lure fishing around Portland Bill, Isle of Portland Dorset England UK. This is a site for fishing from rocks. Wind forecast N 5mph. Wrasse are being used to eat sea lice in salmon pens. Now these guys weren't looking for monster fish, they just wanted good old fashion fishing fun. Then take the road towards Portland Bill for just 100 yards. Monday, 3 August 2009. Portland Bill, Kimmeridge and Portland Harbour still have a … Sea Angling at Portland Bill. There are several species of wrasse in UK waters and the Ballan Wrasse (Labrus bergylta) is the largest of the species we find here. First stop was the far end of Chesil where it met the Bill. ?Light tackle wrasse fishing from the rock ledges of Portland Bill, Weymouth. Nov 7, 2016 - Looking for new Wrasse fishing marks on the East side of Portland in Dorset. but dont expect to get too much tackle back but keep it strong and simple. Access to the Cheyne section is along a footpath through an old quarry. Ballan wrasse caught lure fishing around Portland Bill, Isle of Portland Dorset England UK. and during the night a 3 Bearded Rockling. The sea bed here is very "snaggy" so float fishing … Distinguishing features. Kayak Fishing - Portland Harbour Info Portland Harbour Fishing Info Portland Bill Fishing Info Pulpit Fishing Info. I fished for four hours with half a pound of ragworm.I caught 5 Corkwing Wrasse and 2 Ballan Wrasse , using a rotton bottom rig on a 2 oz lead. Orange - Spring/Autumn Migrant of Interest. Abbotsbury. Portland Harbour: More Mullet showing in the harbour and some nice Flounder about. Wrasse are being used to eat sea lice in salmon pens. Summer sea weed and a rocky bottom composition means float fishing or spinning to save tackle, or using a rotten bottom with plenty of spare tackle and plain bombers for the more serious waits. Join the Fish Locker team for a beautiful session on the boat. Was hoping if someone could give me some pointer's on where to go. Magenta - Mega / Of real interest. Fishing over reefs they all manage to catch some stunning fish. J Mar. Many of these wrasse fish species are very active by nature and are nearly always swimming out in the open, adding activity and beauty to either a reef or peaceful fish-only aquarium. if its spinning ur after try 1st light and dusk. Stunning weather with a few ballan wrasse each 2 of mine over 3lb and a reasonable corkwing wrasse too. It is a little bit grey this morning, but the forecast gives it clearing nicely to leave a pleasant day and hopefully some nice fish landed. Black - Seen before this year. Hoping to either doing some lrf fishing in or around weymouth or some bass/Wrasse with the sp's on the sunday morning at portland bill area. The Wrasse fishing is good and a few Pollock have been caught around the Bill. There is some free parking on the left before the yellow lines. The general stamp of fish … They are not large fish weighting 2-7lbs on average.Portland Bill is a very good spot as is the river Dart, Salcombe river and the Fowey.Its not very good to eat,due to having lots of bones.There are two types of wrasse the common Ballen which is dark brown in colour and the Cockoo wrasse that is red,blue,gold and or yellow. Nov 7, 2016 - Looking for new Wrasse fishing marks on the East side of Portland in Dorset. Sea conditions: Calm with Chesil almost clear of colour. With sunshine forecast for the end of my week’s holiday, I was keen to squeeze at least one day’s fishing in before returning to work on Monday. Portland: The Wrasse fishing is fantastic as I would expect now. 35lb striaght thru sort of stuff!!. I think it is time to get the lures out and have some sport. It is extremely rocky and snaggy ground that provides some excellent fishing. I have seen a lot of bait fish activity in … The simplest rig for fishing soft plastics for the wrasse, called the Texas rig – see how to put it together here.The Texas rig consists of a weedless/wide gape hook (sizes 1 and 1/0 are a good starting point), a worm weight (sometimes called a cone, nail or bullet weight – I carry 7g and 10g versions, but you can also use a standard drilled bullet) and a soft plastic lure. Features Float Fishing Portland Bill Shore Fishing Rocks, Wrasse and Heart Attacks. The same bill also cited that the OEK found in the PICRC fish population study published in August 2013 and also based on the monitoring that the PICRC conducted from 2015 and 2017 that there is an “increasing trend in the populations of Bumphead Parrotfish and a stable populations of the Napoleon Wrasse. Steve Parker scrambles down to the iconic Pulpit rock on Portland Bill for an early tilt at the local wrasse population using light tackle tactics. Large conger eels also lurk around some rocky areas. Portland Harbour: With larger tides this week, the harbour will once again fill up with Bass and Flounder. East Side: To the east of Portland Bill there are many flat outcrops where big Pollack, Mackerel, Garfish and Wrasse can be caught . During the day i have caught Ballan Wrasse and Corkwing Wrasse. More crushing teeth are to be found on the pharyngeal bones in the throat. See below for more information, directions and an indication of what you can expect to catch. of the UK 54 925-938. The … One of my favourite things to do when we visit Weymouth is to visit the Portland Bill Lighthouse on the Isle of Portland. Go towards Portland on the A345 and pass through Easton to Southwell. Near pulpit rock is a good mark but dont go up on the rock its self unless ur experienced. Corkwing Wrasse habitually fight to the death if kept together in an aquarium. (11 oz 4 dms) 318 g (1974, T R Woodman, Portland Bill, Dorset ) Ref: Potts, G.W., 1974. the colouration and its behavioural significance in the corkwing wrasse, Crenilabrus melops. Thanks in advance Stephen Biol. Portland Bill. Pulpit Rock is a popular fishing mark towards the end of the headland, and there are also rock ledges which are also popular fishing … Further Notes web page (link to) Nov 7, 2016 - Looking for new Wrasse fishing marks on the East side of Portland in Dorset. The species to target are bass, garfish, mackerel, pollack and wrasse. by Steve Parker 13th May 2012. by Steve Parker 13th May 2012. Portland bill and surrounding ledges I have fished this spot on many times. Postcode: DT3 4LA Parking: Pay and display. .. if u can get crab ( hard back or hermit) use them for wrasse or worm but u might just pick up smaller fish on ragworm. Fished Portland today with my mate. Portland Bill excursion for Bass and Wrasse Light winds and last of the summer sun had encouraged a long day trip to Portland Bill. Blanker. Portland Bill – Portland Bill is a rocky headland that makes up the most southerly point of Dorset. Portland Harbour: When the wind picks up then the harbour will be a good mark to get some shelter. 8 3 0 Location: Wareham. Sea Soo, rock fish. Bill Ryan enjoyed some good sea fishing in West Clare last week and tells us: I have just returned from a week in West Clare where the rock fishing was excellent when conditions allowed. Tackle box was considerably lighter heading back to the van even though we were fishing rotton bottoms. The ballan wrasse is a deep bodied, fully scaled member of the Labridae family with a pointed but not elongated mouth which contains prominent teeth and thick lips. Red - First Record this year. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom) Key to Sightings. Ballan wrasse. Home. Mullet have been spotted along the ledges at the Bill. Where to fish in and around Portland Bill, Dorset UK. 52 results Sort by: Show per page: 1 2 3. Two Rock cook, Centrolabrus exoletus, cleaning skin parasites on Ballan wrasse, Labrus bergylta. I will be having a go with lures, but large baits will also give you a good chance of a decent sized autumn Bass. Looking for Fish Only Wrasse? Klunzinger's wrasse Image ID FOT498343 Caption Klunzinger's wrasse Rights RM Rights Managed Photographer Diane Czajkowski Dimensions 3420 x 3420 px Keywords Thalassoma rueppellii, Labridae family, brightly, coloured, fish, tropical, sea, seas, Red Sea, Sharm el … Bass Fishing UK – Fish Locker Team – Bass, Pollack and Wrasse. The British record currently stands at over 9 lb, with a 5 lb fish is considered a specimen size. Sea Fishing Marks With Chesil beach on our doorstep, we have some of the top sea fishing marks in the country. Other species showing around Portland include Pollock, Garfish and a few Bass. They left it up to me to decide on what to do and where to go, after my recent luck across the rocks of Portland there was only one thing for it; Portland Bill the one place that keeps on giving, easy access and plenty of average size fish. ass. Flame Fairy Wrasse … Steve Parker scrambles down to the iconic Pulpit rock on Portland Bill for an early tilt at the local wrasse population using light tackle tactics. A bit of old rag still left from a previous south coast trip but the focus was on lure fishing for Bass and Wrasse. I’ve struggled over the last year to find the wrasse on soft plastics at Portland bill, I’ve used bait many times and had plenty of fish on rag worm, limpet, and peeler crab, but the soft plastic loving wrasse kept evading me. - M6JKD3 from Alamy's library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. AH. Portland: Good conditions for Wrasse today, but as with Chesil the chance of picking up a Bass on Saturday will be increased. 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