Jigging (pirk) for Herring
Complete guide — gear, lures, season and tips.
Gear
- Rod
- Light pilker rod 2.1 m
- Mainline
- Mono 0.20 mm or braid 0.12 mm
- Hook
- #8 to #4 on a herring paternoster
Lures / bait
- Herring paternoster rig (5–10 hooks with fly/feather)
- Small pilker 30–80 g
Season
Spring and autumn (spawning runs)
Time of day
All day
Pro tip
Classic Baltic herring fishing from a pier or boat. Shoals at 5–20 m. Use silver blades or brightly colored paternoster rigs.