The importance of targeting the species
Many novice anglers start fishing with lures on the Mediterranean, but without consistent results. To save time and increase results, it is first important to determine the species of fish you want to target.
The wolfish, emblematic fish of lure fishermen in the Mediterranean, has become over the years a species increasingly rare and therefore increasingly difficult to lure. To hope for pick a nice wolf you will have to be patient and discreet in your setups and at the water's edge. Another example, the tassergal is a species more and more sought after by lure fishing enthusiasts. But it is a lunatic fish with sharp teeth that requires a certain knowledge in the choice of lures and the different animations to bring.
If you are a beginner and you are looking for a quick catch, it is better to turn to more abundant species such as oblades, the sars or in some places barracudas. The practice of rockfishing is a good alternative to lure a maximum of fish (most often small, it is true), but it is a very good way to start fishing with lures by having very quickly catches and sensations.
The choice of the material to begin fishing with lures
Once you have chosen the species you want to fish, you have to choose the right equipment. A bream, a bass or a barracuda are not fished with the same type of lures and especially, they are fished with lures of different weights.
Therefore, in order to cast a small soft lure efficiently and to be able to animate it correctly, you will need a rather light package that will allow you to fish for small predators. For the tassergal or the barracuda a medium or heavy set of lures will allow you to propel big hard lures and to counter the departure of big fish.
In the Mediterranean, as elsewhere, lure fishing requires first of all an interest in the species sought before turning to the choice of equipment.
In fishing action
Fishing with lures on the shores of the Mediterranean requires adaptation to the conditions. The Mediterranean Sea is often synonymous with clear waters, and sometimes even transparent, hence the importance of remaining discreet in the movements and in the fishing action when you want to lure a fish.
The choice of the spots is also important to put all the chances on your side. The harbor entrances at sunrise and sunset are spots to be frequented to look for barracudas and tassergals for example. The beaches and the rocky points are to be prospected to look for wolffish, mackerel and redfish in hunting. Each species having more or less different behaviors depending on the season and the conditions. To succeed in luring Mediterranean fish, you must first understand and learn the behavior of each species of fish that you want to catch.
You will find many articles dedicated to the different species on the site, what to prepare your next outing.
