whats this ?

bazw

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a lad out collecting sinkers today at hendon found this in a rock pool what is it ?





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is the correct answer. they used to get washed up quite regularly a few years back, some very large ones as well. i think they quite often die after breeding similar to lumpsuckers and some kinds of salmon. fierce looking teeth as well as i recall.

That is why they are not allowed to be weighed-in,in any competitions
 
Ray's Bream

Ray's Bream

These were really common in the 60's and 70's. We used to find them washed-up but still alive, from October through to Christmas.

One theory was that they are a 'warm-water' species and if caught a long way from home in a cold snap, they become dissorientated and 'run-aground'.

Filleted and ate one once - dense, firm flesh very tasty.

AND, you're right, you can't weigh them in for comps.
 
Ray's Bream.

Ray's Bream.

The British record for this species is held by G.Walker taken at Crimdon beach in 1967. The fish weighed 7lbs. 15ozs. 12drms.
 
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