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POUT/POUTING |
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British Rod Caught Record: Boat record 5lb 8oz; Shore record 4lb 9oz. |
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The pout (or pouting) is widespread throughout British and European waters, particular close to the shore in shallower waters or in deeper warmer waters in the summer. |
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The pout is a shore-hugging species, prefering shallow waters, generally less than 70m and is a common and satisfying catch from the shore. |
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Small peices of fish, Ragworm, Peeler crab - normally caught using a 3 hook flapper rig fished short to medium range with small baits and hooks "up to size 1". |
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The pout is a relatively short lived fish but they spawn regularly and in abundant numbers. As they are not heavily trawled either, they tend to be an abundant fish in our waters. Spawning takes place in large shoals in the Spring, the eggs drifting close to the surface until they hatch after about ten days. The pout reaches maturity after only a year, living for 6-8 years. |
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As a member of the cod family, the pout has the usual three dorsal fins and two ventral fins but has a barbel on its lower jaw. Its body shape is also much deeper than many other members of the cod family, less sleek and more round. |
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The Fishing Channel would like to thank Sea Fishing for permission to use the photograph and assistance in the compilation of this guide. |
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