One of the easier mini species to tick off on unflavoured soft plastics, the Rock Goby is pretty aggressive for its size.
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JungleGym Jaco Ichi Jig
A nice Corkwing Wrasse that has shown its predatory instincts towards this rather nice 1g JungleGym Jaco Ichi metal jig. Assist hooks here are the excellent DJ-95 twins from Decoy Japan.
Axillary Seabream in UK Waters
UPDATE 13/11/2024 – The fish that was originally identified as an Axillary Seabream is in fact a juvenile Red Seabream (Pagellus bogaraveo)
Okay, I’m leaving the original blog post below for prosperity, but I’ve completely u-turned on my original thoughts about this species.
Colourful Corkwing Wrasse
Wow. What a beautiful Corkwing!
Topknot in Devon
Great start to my LRF season with an early Topknot.
Shore Cuckoo Wrasse
Only my second ever Cuckoo Wrasse from the shore. All 9cm of it! What a cutie. From a popular LRF mark in Devon.
Upgraded HTO Shore Jig
My favourite metal jigs have received some upgrades for 2022. HTO Shore Jigs now available in new fish-catching colours and upgraded assist hooks. Still, from only £2.49!
Painted Goby
Celebrated my 49th fish species on artificials by taking some incredibly dull photos of this Painted Goby. At least this photo shows the characteristic ‘saddles’ on the back.