Ballan wrasse tend to be a by-catch for most anglers when fishing breakwaters and easy access rock marks. |
There are, however, often flatfish, cheeky blennies and numerous and inquisitive wrasse. |
The full spectrum of southern UK fish is in evidence, from wrasse to ling and pollack. |
Following them will often be a crowd of wrasse or snapper, hoping to nip in for a free meal uncovered by the goatfish. |
Spiny urchins crawl over much of the fairly lifeless rock, but we do see a moray, some curious wrasse and an eagle ray. |
Ballan wrasse, dragonets, scorpionfish, butterfish and topknots all occur frequently. |