Float / bait for Gilthead seabream

Complete guide — gear, lures, season and tips.

Gear

Rod
Bolognese rod 5 m or sea rod 3.6 m
Mainline
Mono 0.20–0.25 mm
Leader
Fluorocarbon 0.22 mm (an extremely wary fish)
Hook
#6 to #2

Lures / bait

  • Shrimp
  • Mussel meat
  • Crab bait
  • Piece of herring
Season
May–October
Time of day
Pro tip

Fished from rock marks or in lagoons. A strong fighter and a highly prized food fish across the Mediterranean.