TUB GURNARD (Trigla lucerna)
LIFE CYCLE
British Rod Caught Record:
Shore record 12lb 3oz; Boat record 11lb 7oz.
Range (Europe)
Widespread throughout British waters
Habitat
Prefers sandy bottom sea bed and is often found in shallower water, although relatively rare to catch from the shore.
Best Baits
Mackeral Strip, Ragworm, Lugworm, and Peeler crab are all great baits.
Biology
This is one of the largest of the gurnard, although the flying gurnard is larger.
Identification
Commonly reddish in colour, and similar to all the Gurnard, it has very large pectoral fins.
Other Articles:
Irish Fish Species Guide