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Rock Fishing tackle

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

Natural-bait fishing from rocks

Heavy natural-bait bottom or float fishing on rocky/cliff shores

  • Level: Advanced
  • Effort: Moderate–High

3 setups

Brown meagre

Sciaena umbra
Rod
2.40–3.60 m; 20–100 g
Reel
3000–5000
Main line
Abrasion-resistant PE 1.0–2.0
Leader/trace
0.35–0.60 mm
Hook/lure
#6–3/0
Bait/lure
European squid strip
Connector
Swivel/clip; pick a suitable breaking strain

Watch out: Waves, falls and fishing alone

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
2.40–3.60 m; 20–100 g
Reel
3000–5000
Main line
Abrasion-resistant PE 1.0–2.0
Leader/trace
0.35–0.60 mm
Hook/lure
#6–3/0
Bait/lure
Shrimp
Connector
Swivel/clip; pick a suitable breaking strain

Watch out: Waves, falls and fishing alone

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

European conger

Conger conger
Rod
2.40–3.60 m; 20–100 g
Reel
3000–5000
Main line
Abrasion-resistant PE 1.0–2.0
Leader/trace
0.35–0.60 mm
Hook/lure
#6–3/0
Bait/lure
European sardine chunk
Connector
Swivel/clip; pick a suitable breaking strain

Watch out: Waves, falls and fishing alone

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.