Vertical jig for Angler / Monkfish
Complete guide — gear, lures, season and tips.
Gear
- Rod
- Heavy deep-water rod 1.8–2.1 m
- Reel
- Large multiplier reel (Shimano Talica, Daiwa Saltiga)
- Mainline
- Braid 0.40 mm
- Leader
- Fluorocarbon 1.0 mm, 3 m
- Hook
- Circle hook 6/0–10/0
- Weight
- Jig 200–500 g
Lures / bait
- Large vertical jigs
- Bottom rig with a large piece of fish (herring, mackerel)
Season
May–October
Time of day
Pro tip
Deep-water fishing, 50–500 m. An ambush predator — work it with slow drags. Norway is best, with Scotland and Ireland also productive.