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Bottom Fishing tackle

The tackle recipes used when fishing Bottom Fishing, and the species targeted with it.

Classic bottom rig

Holding a weighted natural-bait rig on the bottom

  • Level: Beginner
  • Effort: Low–Moderate

3 setups

Gilthead seabream

Sparus aurata
Rod
2.70–3.90 m; 40–150 g
Reel
3000–6000
Main line
0.25–0.35 mm mono or PE 1.0–2.0
Leader/trace
0.28–0.45 mm
Hook/lure
#8–3/0
Bait/lure
Shrimp
Connector
Swivel/clip; pick a suitable breaking strain

Watch out: Snagging and lead casting

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

White seabream

Diplodus sargus
Rod
2.70–3.90 m; 40–150 g
Reel
3000–6000
Main line
0.25–0.35 mm mono or PE 1.0–2.0
Leader/trace
0.28–0.45 mm
Hook/lure
#8–3/0
Bait/lure
Tubeworm
Connector
Swivel/clip; pick a suitable breaking strain

Watch out: Snagging and lead casting

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

Striped red mullet

Mullus surmuletus
Rod
2.70–3.90 m; 40–150 g
Reel
3000–6000
Main line
0.25–0.35 mm mono or PE 1.0–2.0
Leader/trace
0.28–0.45 mm
Hook/lure
#8–3/0
Bait/lure
Mussel meat
Connector
Swivel/clip; pick a suitable breaking strain

Watch out: Snagging and lead casting

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

Other species caught with this technique

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.