It's taken me a while to catch a Baillon's Wrasse at Swanage Pier, but on Friday I did it in style, catching a beautiful little Baillons on an AquaWave Mushi creature. Read more
Ecogear Jukusei Aqua
Second discovery of the day and right alongside the Power Isome Soft in my Japan bundle, was this brand new Ecogear Jukusei Aqua. "A new Ecogear Aqua?", I hear you say. Yes! Read more
Marukyu Power Isome Soft
I was just going through some LRF tackle and I came across a packet of Marukyu Power Isome Soft. Read more
500th Post!
Amazingly, this is the 500th post on the Light Rockfishing Blog! When I set this website up in 2011 I knew LRF was going to be an interesting ride, but had no idea just how much lure fishing would take over my angling (okay, my life). From LRF to wrasse, boat, bass and freshwater I'm enjoying the ride. But despite so many distractions I've tried to stay dedicated to this little LRF blog and here we are - the 500th post. Read more
Rock Goby on Jig Head
Must admit, quite enjoy catching gobies by Jighead method. Not easy, so rewarding once you get the action right. Lure here is the Ecogear Aqua Shirasu.
Corkwing with Anilocra Parasite
I captured this poor Corkwing Wrasse that was host to a fairly large Anilocra parasite - a type of isopod. Was able to carefully remove the parasite and release the fish.
HTO LRF Fish Measure
I've ditched my old measuring tape and moved over to using the awesome HTO LRF Measure. It's basically a handy, telescopic fish measure that expands from 15cm to 50cm. Read more
Nano Metal Wrasse
With so much fry around, 'nano metals' are working well locally. This little Ballan took a shine to the tiny 3.5g Shimano Soare TG Ace. Read more