Fly fishing for European seabass

Complete guide — gear, lures, season and tips.

Gear

Rod
8- to 10-weight saltwater fly rod
Mainline
Intermediate or full sinking line

Lures / bait

  • Clouser Minnow
  • Deceiver
  • Lefty's Deceiver
Season
May–September
Time of day
Pro tip

Fly fish estuaries and rock marks on a rising tide.