The bottom is predominately
comprised of kelp (Laminaria sp.) covered rock with interspersed areas
of sand. The majority of fishing was along or at the bottom of steep
rock walls. For the purposes of the contest, cod/torsk and pollock/lyr
(Pollachius pollachius) were the main fish targeted. Cod were found
on the bottom within the kelp. Pollock were found above the kelp and
swimming mid-water. Although flatfish including the orange-spotted
plaice/rødspette (Pleuronectes platessa) are common in the sandy areas,
none were taken during the tournament.
Other fish in the area not
eligible for the tournament included ballan wrasse/berggylt (Labrus
bergylta) and monkfish/breiflabb (Lophius piscatorius). The ballan
wrasse is in the same family as tautog (Tautoga onitis). The one I
shot behaved and tasted similar to tautog. Since there are abundant
cod and pollock, the wrasse is not a considerd a desirable fish.
