Float / bait for Thornback ray
Complete guide — gear, lures, season and tips.
Gear
- Rod
- Sea rod 3.6 m, 100–200 g
- Mainline
- Braid 0.30 mm
- Leader
- Fluorocarbon 0.80 mm
- Hook
- Circle hook 4/0–8/0
- Weight
- Surf weight 100–200 g
Lures / bait
- Large piece of fish (mackerel, herring, squid)
Season
May–September
Time of day
Dusk, night
Pro tip
Surfcasting from the beach or bottom fishing from a boat. A slow take — give it time before striking. Catch & release is recommended — rays are slow-growing cartilaginous fish.