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Tackle for European seabass

The tackle recipes used when fishing for European seabass — from rod to hook, in rig order.

European seabass

Dicentrarchus labrax

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Technique

Shore type

3 setups

Spin

Spinning

Cast-and-retrieve fishing with plugs, spoons and soft plastics

  • Level: Beginner–Advanced
  • Effort: Moderate
Rod
2.40–3.00 m; 5–40 g
Reel
2500–4000
Main line
PE 0.8–1.5
Leader/trace
0.28–0.45 mm fluorocarbon
Hook/lure
Single/treble on the lure; check regulations and safety
Bait/lure
Sinking minnow
Connector
Swivel/clip; pick a suitable breaking strain

Legal minimum size: 25 cm

Watch out: Lure casting path and rocky ground

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

Bombarda/Bubble Float

Surface trolling

Casting a light bait or lure far with a clear/bubble float

  • Level: Beginner–Advanced
  • Effort: Low–Moderate
Rod
3.00–4.20 m; 10–50 g
Reel
2500–4000
Main line
0.20–0.28 mm mono or PE 0.8–1.2
Leader/trace
1–2 m; 0.18–0.28 mm
Hook/lure
#10–#4 or garfish rope lure
Bait/lure
Soft plastic worm
Connector
Swivel/clip; pick a suitable breaking strain

Legal minimum size: 25 cm

Watch out: Long rigs snagging behind you

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

Saltwater Fly

Shore fly fishing

Surface and shallow-water fishing with artificial flies/streamers

  • Level: Advanced
  • Effort: Low
Rod
#6–#10 class; around 2.70 m
Reel
Saltwater fly reel
Main line
Floating/intermediate fly line
Leader/trace
0.25–0.45 mm tapered leader
Hook/lure
#8–2/0 fly
Bait/lure
Streamer
Connector
Swivel/clip; pick a suitable breaking strain

Legal minimum size: 25 cm

Watch out: Back-cast clearance and wind

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.