For all fishermen is the Queen, the fish that everyone wants to catch at least once in their lives. Although it often seems unattainable. He has a reputation for being a wary, shrewd and very moody predator. He's not much of a fighter but he's sure to put us in great psychological difficulty. This is the real challenge: never give up, because coats will be frequent but will repay us with great satisfaction.
The sea bass, or sea bass, as we commonly call it in the area of the upper Adriatic, is commonly seen as a purely coastal fish, instead we can find it in very different environments. In addition to the sea it also occupies rivers, lagoons, harbors and canals. In such diverse environments, it will be necessary to try to study as much as possible all the nuances that can make a difference.
Important factors for bass fishing
The things to know are many and only in time we will have good results in a certain commercial. Before organizing an exit, it is essential to consult the tidal tables, where we can see the planned schedules and excursions. I consult them online, where I can find them updated with the current weather situation. It is best to prefer the days near the moonlight or dark; in these moments we find large tidal excursions.
The current is important, and activates the predators that often, at other times, we find apathetic. About the moon I do not see substantial differences, but I admit that with the dark moon I had a few more captures. Perhaps due to the darkness that can put the forage fish in difficulty, but not for the sea bass that has an exceptional view. Weather is also important, because in addition to affecting tides, it determines atmospheric pressure changes. A situation of high pressure and serene weather, offers a normal activity by predatory fish in general.
Best times to catch sea bass
In the upper Adriatic, fortunately, sea bass can be fished all year round. Very difficult thing in most of Italy, where you can fish only at certain times. The Peach from April until the end of October, so as not to disturb it in winter, in the period of reproduction. In the spring I try to take advantage of the spots near the sea, where the sea bass will seek nourishment after the scrub. In this season it is possible to find big and hungry fish, many of these individuals will subsequently push within the rivers even for many kilometers.
Here they can find quieter areas, with fresh water and abundant fodder fish. In summer you can fish anywhere. We will observe many small and medium-sized fish, and in some rare case larger fish. Larger fish, often apathetic for the warm climate, can be found in rivers or inside lagoons. Autumn is very similar to spring, but sea bass will move in reverse. So as the temperatures drop, we'll start getting closer to the sea.
Spinning fishing tackle China manufacturer
A classic 2.10-meter long spinning rod, capable of throwing baits between 10-30 grams, will do just fine. I prefer fast action rods, responsive to the minimum touch and able to defend against the heads of the thickest bass. A reel size 4000 embossed with braided 20lb will be more than enough. As a final I use a piece, about a meter, of fluorocarbon diameter 0.35.
The sea bass is fitted on the cheek with two sharp plates that can sometimes create abrasions or ruptures of the terminal. You have to equip yourself with a very large and robust landing net, because we will never know what size of fish we are going to face (sea bass can exceed abundantly 10kg). I prefer it rubberized, so as not to have problems with treble hooks, and to be able to handle the fish better, which then I will go to release.
Artificial bait
Before we understand which baits are right for us, we must try to identify which fish inhabit a particular spot. Sea bass has a very varied diet, it can eat worms, mollusks, both alive and dead fish, and crustaceans. Depending on the season, he changes his diet and prefers some baits over others. But even during the day he can change his preferences. Mainly use softbait (soft baits): 7-9cm shad will be perfect for mimicking cephalets and small forage fish; or creatures, which can mimic worms or crabs.
I combine everything with lead heads from 5-10gr, which I choose according to the current and the depth of the spot. The best colors are the most natural ones: brown, black, white, black/white. I rarely use bright colors, but fluo yellow is an interesting alternative. As hardbait (hard baits) mainly use floating/sinking minnow and crank: much depends on the spot. If I find active fish, I fish with minnow in mid-water or near the surface; instead if I find a calm situation, I try to get the crank working near the seabed. I always prefer artificial small size (8-10cm).
Big fish, often, are used to eating many small fish, rather than wasting energy chasing a big fish. Also here it is the case to employ natural colors, which can imitate the forage fish present: white or silver reminiscent of the mullet, or darker colors such as brown or black reminiscent of the gobies. Sometimes I also mount the bigger long jerks or minnows, to try to present a big prey in difficulty, easy to hunt.
Conclusion
Searching for sea bass requires a lot of constancy, and a continuous study, to try to learn as much as possible, after each fishing trip. He often looks like a ghost, sometimes instead he can find himself in a frenzy to hunt with ferocity. That's the beauty of looking for sea bass, it can put you under psychological pressure, especially at first, when you lose count of coats.
But even after years of experience and you think you've figured it out, he always manages to disassemble all your certainties. A fish that deserves respect, and often is the subject of real slaughter, especially in the reproductive period. I'm not for the full catch & release, but the fish of many pounds ready to reproduce, would definitely deserve the release, so as to ensure a future to this fascinating fish. A charm that only the Queen of the sea can have.