Ballan Wrasse Fishing in Ceredigion

Best in summer over kelp/boulders; float-fished rag or crab close to rock edges.

Very common tight to rough ground; crab or rag on a short trace and strong gear—expect savage bites close in.

Fish close to weed-covered rocks with crab or rag; use strong tackle and a short trace to stop them locking up.

Close-range in kelp; use strong tackle and small hooks with crab, mussel or rag—expect brutal takes and snag risk.

Target among kelp and boulders with crab or ragworm on strong gear; keep tackle tight to avoid snags.

Close-range down the wall and around ladder/steps; crab or rag on small hooks, strong gear to pull fish off snags.

Close to rocks in summer; float or light leger with crab/rag, short hooklengths; expect powerful dives into weed.

Best from the rocky sides in summer; short wrasse traces with crab or rag, keep gear strong to avoid snags.

Reliable over rough ground; use crab, prawn or worm on strong gear and keep leads light to avoid snags.

Summer around kelp; crab or rag close to the rocks, but expect powerful dives—short trace and strong hook.

Daytime among boulders/kelp; small crab or rag on strong hooks and gear—strike positively and keep them out of snags.

Close in among kelp; crab, small hardback or rag—use strong tackle and short traces.

From the rocky fringes in summer; use small crab or rag tight to kelp—handle carefully and return unwanted fish quickly.

Rocky margins in summer; crab/rag close to kelp. Use strong gear and a short trace to avoid snags.

Rocky ends in summer; use strong tackle and crab or rag close to kelp, expect powerful dive-backs.