Huss save the day

BULL HUSS ARE ONE OF several species increasing in both numbers and range of distribution, with their readiness to take a bait making this chunky fish a popular catch among boat anglers. I’ve certainly noticed they are more numerous in my local Bristol Channel and the average size has steadily increased too.

Also known as the greater spotted dogfish, the bull huss (Scyliorhinus stellaris) is a species of catshark belonging to the family Scyliorhinidae. Small huss are often confused with lesser spotted dogfish, which they resemble in appearance, although huss can be distinguished due to their generally larger spots and nasal skin flaps that do not extend to the mouth. The British boat-caught