This isn’t a ‘what you must buy’ post, but a post explaining simply what I use and what works for me.
BRAID: I like an 8 strand braid with a breaking strain of around 20lb or so in a bright colour such as yellow or green. I opt for brighter coloured braids as it helps me to see when everything has settled once I’ve cast out. I’m currently using Westin W6 in 23lb but have also used Sufix 832 and Daiwa J Braid.
LEADER: I use a 20lb fluorocarbon leader, around 3’ long, which I connect to the braid by a double uni knot. I also tie several rigs and add them to foam rig winders. By doing this, if I break off, it’s simply a case of removing a rig from the winder and re-tying to my braid. I find this easier than starting from scratch with beads, weights, hooks etc.
WEIGHTS: I carry cone weights of 5g, 7g and 10g. I always use the lightest weight possible. The heavier the weight, the quicker it will drop through kelp and in-between boulders, which will increase the risk of snagging. I’ll only increase the weight to combat strong winds and big swells.
GLASS BEAD: These aren’t essential, but they do generate a clicking sound as the weight strikes it against the hook. Any wrasse in the area that hasn’t seen your lure could be attracted by the audible noise and will quite possibly move in to investigate, hopefully intercepting your lure in the process.
HOOKS: I carry 4 sizes of hooks - 2, 1, 1/0 and 2/0. Obviously, match the hook size to the lure and I always squash the barbs, there is no need for barbed hooks in wrasse fishing.
LURES: All my lures are between 2.5” and 4.5” long as I find these the optimum size for wrasse. My favoured lures are Senkos, in either Black, Watermelon, Oxblood or Kelp. These have accounted for more of my 5lb plus wrasse than anything else. I’ll also carry a few Creatures and Paddletails too.
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