| Identification | Methods |
| A powerfully built fish an the biggest species of Wrasse. They have a long, spined, dorsal fin stretching the whole way along the back finishing with softer more supple spines at the rear. They are reddish-brown in appearance and typically exhibit white spots all over. | The best baits, are ragworm, shellfish or mackerel strips and can be caught both from the shore and from a boat. |
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