Fish with tip of rod behind middle of these (6)

I believe the answer is:

wrasse

(Other definitions for wrasse that I've seen before include "Bony fish" , "Type of fish" , "Brightly-coloured fish" , "Swimmer" , "Bright marine fish" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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