Adam Kirby
Posts by Adam Kirby:
Ballan Wrasse Growth Rate
I have an old fishing book that helpfully includes a growth rate chart for the Ballan Wrasse (Labrus bergylta). More
Excited for Early April
Well, the year’s not even over yet and I’m already getting twitchy. It’s important to me not to wish my life away but I’m really excited for early April 2023. More
Wrasse Behaviour Video
Wrasse behaviour video captured on the Lowrance Active Target sonar. More
Early Season Wrasse Fishing With Lures
Here’s an article I wrote for HTO Lures (Tronix) back in 2016, on early season wrasse fishing with lures. Having just re-read it, I think it still stands, although perhaps the season has crept forward by a couple of weeks over the past 5 or 6 years.
Sussex Smallmouth
After spending most of the pandemic lockdowns watching US bass fishing videos on YouTube I was chomping at the bit to actually get fishing and try out the various bits that I’d learned. More
Ballan Wrasse – Territorial or Predatory?
A tale of anecdotes that led me to change my perspective on whether the Ballan Wrasse (Labrus bergylta) was just a pretty, territorial fish or in fact, a grade-A, formidable predator! More
Jika Rig For Wrasse
The Jika rig is a weedless, bottom-contact method for fishing heavy cover. Consequently it is a very suitable rig for targeting Ballan Wrasse. More