Ballan Wrasse Fishing in Vale of Glamorgan

Best in summer on rough ground; crab or prawn baits tight to kelp edges on short traces.

Very common in summer; fish short traces with crab or rag tight to the rocks, strike quickly to avoid being reefed.

Close-in among kelp and rock; fish at higher water to reduce snagging. Small crab or rag on a strong hook/short trace; lock up and bully fish clear.

Take crab or small fish baits fished tight to kelp and boulders; use strong gear and expect savage dives into snags.

Best close-in over kelp on crab/worm; float-fished or light ledger into gullies on the flood.

Very common in summer around weed-covered rocks; float crab/rag close in; expect powerful lunges—use abrasion-resistant leaders.

Target kelpy gullies on the flood; crab or small fish baits close in; strong tackle to stop them reefing.

Reliable in summer over rough ground; float fishing with crab/rag close in—use strong gear to pull fish clear.

Best in summer around kelp and boulders; crab or rag on short traces, fish close to the ledge to avoid snags.

Best close in around kelp and boulders; float-fished rag/crab or small soft plastics on calm seas.

Summer rough ground; float-fished rag/crab or short-range ledger tight to rocks—use strong gear to avoid snags.

Common in kelpy ground; use crab or peeler on short traces, strong gear and firm strike.

Very common in kelp; fish short with crab, mussel or rag under a float/light lead. Use strong hooklengths to stop reefing.

Best on higher water around boulders and kelp; crab, mussel or rag on strong gear—expect snaggy fights.

In the rocky fringes/kelp in summer; short-range fishing with crab or mussel; strong tackle needed to stop them reaching weed.

Close in among kelp; small hooks with crab or rag, keep gear robust—expect powerful dives into cover.

Daytime near kelp and boulders; small crab or worm baits; use abrasion-resistant leaders.

Daylight close-in among kelp-covered rocks; small crab or rag-like baits, keep tackle abrasion-resistant.

Around low-water rock/reef; fish crab, rag or small mussel baits close to kelp. Strong gear and quick strike help.

Tight to kelp-covered rocks in summer; small crab or rag on strong gear—expect snaggy fights.