Spinning for European barracuda
Complete guide — gear, lures, season and tips.
Gear
- Rod
- Sea rod 2.4–2.7 m, 20–60 g
- Mainline
- Braid 0.20 mm
- Leader
- Wire leader 30 lb or thick fluorocarbon 0.80 mm
Lures / bait
- Flashy spoons 20–40 g
- Large topwater lures
- Crankbaits 10–15 cm
Season
July–October (Mediterranean)
Time of day
Daytime
Pro tip
Fast retrieve with flashy lures. Sharp teeth — always run a wire leader!