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Float Fishing tackle

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

Float fishing

Presenting the bait at a set water layer

  • Level: Beginner–Advanced
  • Effort: Low

3 setups

Flathead grey mullet

Mugil cephalus
Rod
3.60–6.00 m; 5–30 g
Reel
2000–3000
Main line
0.16–0.24 mm mono
Leader/trace
0.12–0.22 mm
Hook/lure
#12–#4
Bait/lure
Bread flake
Connector
Swivel/clip; pick a suitable breaking strain

Watch out: Current and line tangles with other anglers

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

Annular seabream

Diplodus annularis
Rod
3.60–6.00 m; 5–30 g
Reel
2000–3000
Main line
0.16–0.24 mm mono
Leader/trace
0.12–0.22 mm
Hook/lure
#12–#4
Bait/lure
Shrimp
Connector
Swivel/clip; pick a suitable breaking strain

Watch out: Current and line tangles with other anglers

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

Salema porgy

Sarpa salpa
Rod
3.60–6.00 m; 5–30 g
Reel
2000–3000
Main line
0.16–0.24 mm mono
Leader/trace
0.12–0.22 mm
Hook/lure
#12–#4
Bait/lure
Mussel meat
Connector
Swivel/clip; pick a suitable breaking strain

Watch out: Current and line tangles with other anglers

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.