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Tackle for Black-barred halfbeak

The tackle recipes used when fishing for Black-barred halfbeak — from rod to hook, in rig order.

Black-barred halfbeak

Hemiramphus far

1 setups

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
Bread flake
Connector
Swivel/clip; pick a suitable breaking strain

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

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.