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Tackle for Atlantic horse mackerel

The tackle recipes used when fishing for Atlantic horse mackerel — from rod to hook, in rig order.

Atlantic horse mackerel

Trachurus trachurus

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Technique

Shore type

2 setups

LRF

Light Rock Fishing

Small and medium shore species on light lures of about 1 – 12 g

  • Level: Beginner–Advanced
  • Effort: Low–Moderate
Rod
1.80–2.40 m; 0.5–10 g
Reel
1000–2500
Main line
PE 0.2–0.6 or 0.14–0.20 mm mono
Leader/trace
0.16–0.26 mm fluorocarbon
Hook/lure
Jighead #10–#2; 0.5–7 g
Bait/lure
YEM0025
Connector
Swivel/clip; pick a suitable breaking strain

Legal minimum size: 13 cm

Watch out: Hooks, slippery ground and night visibility

Keep with you: Pliers, hook remover, glasses and first aid

Regulations: Communiqué 2024/21 Article 16 hook and line limits and place bans are checked

Sabiki Rig

Sabiki / multi-hook rig

A multi-hook feathered rig for shoaling fish

  • Level: Beginner
  • Effort: Low–Moderate
Rod
2.40–3.60 m; 20–80 g
Reel
3000–5000
Main line
0.22–0.35 mm mono or PE 0.8–1.5
Leader/trace
Ready-made trace 0.18–0.30 mm
Hook/lure
Max 15 hooks
Bait/lure
Feathered sabiki
Connector
Swivel/clip; pick a suitable breaking strain

Legal minimum size: 13 cm

Watch out: Multiple-hook injury

Keep with you: Pliers, hook remover, glasses and first aid

Regulations: Communiqué 2024/21 Article 16 hook and line limits and place bans are checked

How does it work?

The recipes are curated species by species. Pick the fish you are after, then narrow it down by technique or shore type if you want. Each card lists the parts in rig order and the safety gear to keep with you.

The recipes are a starting point. Check the local regulations, the minimum sizes and the conditions of the day before you fish.