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LRF tackle

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

Light Rock Fishing

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

  • Level: Beginner–Advanced
  • Effort: Low–Moderate

3 setups

Atlantic horse mackerel

Trachurus trachurus
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

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

White seabream

Diplodus sargus
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
Soft plastic grub
Connector
Swivel/clip; pick a suitable breaking strain

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

Comber

Serranus cabrilla
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
Micro jig
Connector
Swivel/clip; pick a suitable breaking strain

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

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.