Spinning for Pollack

Complete guide — gear, lures, season and tips.

Gear

Rod
Sea rod 2.4–2.7 m, 20–60 g
Mainline
Braid 0.18–0.22 mm
Leader
Fluorocarbon 0.40 mm

Lures / bait

  • Soft-plastic jigs 12–18 cm
  • Spoons 20–40 g
  • Crankbaits 10–15 cm
Season
April–October
Time of day
Daytime and dusk
Pro tip

Target rocky coastline and reefs. An aggressive predator. Good fishing on the Norwegian and Scottish coasts.