Welcome Gareth, 5lb 2oz Wrasse is a cracker mate i've been trying for a few years and still havent broke the 4lb mark
Baits depend on what species you fancy this time of year lug will catch you lots of schoolies (under the 5lb 2oz mark

) on the open beaches this time of year,closer to Bridgend such as Ogmore, Witches and Monknash sandeel will catch you Rays, Dogs etc, then on the more rougher marks such as Rhoose, Stout and Aberthaw crab will catch you Smoothies, Codling etc further up again near Newport places such as Magor, Farm fields and Goldcliffe, maddies and kingrag may throw up a few bonus Sole.
This is just a rough guide mate other baits will catch at the above venues its just getting there and giving it ago. There are a few tackle shops up near you but not to sharp on where they are being from Swansea i'm sure a few of the people on the site will help you out.
Spencer
