Vertical jig for Blackspot seabream

Complete guide — gear, lures, season and tips.

Gear

Rod
Deep-water rod 1.8–2.1 m, heavy
Reel
Electric reel or a large hand-crank multiplier
Mainline
Braid 0.40 mm
Leader
Fluorocarbon 0.80 mm
Hook
Circle hook 4/0–8/0
Weight
300–800 g (deep water)

Lures / bait

  • Bottom rig baited with squid or a piece of fish
  • Large jigs with fluorescent detailing
Season
Sept–December
Time of day
Pro tip

Deep-water fishing, 200–700 m. Mostly targeted in the Atlantic around Madeira, the Azores and the Canary Islands.