Ray – Homelyn (Raja montagui)

Ray – Homelyn (Raja montagui)

Fishing out of Castletownbere, Kathy O’Malley from Co. Mayo had one of four specimen Homelyn Ray taken in 2009

Fishing out of Castletownbere, Kathy O’Malley from Co. Mayo had one of four specimen Homelyn Ray taken in 2009

Specimen weight: 5 lbs (2.268 kg)
Record: 8.28 lbs, Cork Harbour, 1983

Generally resembles blond ray, but the spots are larger, less numerous and normally do not extend to hind margin of wings. Grows to about 2 1/2 feet. A circular configuration of spots midway on each wing.

Best Times to Fish Homelyn Ray
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