Jigging (pirk) for Wolffish

Complete guide — gear, lures, season and tips.

Gear

Rod
Pilker rod 2.4 m, 100–300 g
Mainline
Braid 0.40 mm
Leader
Heavy fluorocarbon 1.0 mm or wire (wolffish have powerful teeth!)
Hook
5/0 to 8/0

Lures / bait

  • Pilker 200–400 g
  • Bottom rig with mussels or shrimp
Season
June–September (main season in Norway)
Time of day
Daytime
Pro tip

Norwegian fjords, 50–200 m. Use a strong leader — wolffish have huge teeth and will bite through ordinary line. Handle with care when landing.