5 good reasons to take up sea angling this summer

Sea fishing © Laurent Duclos

Summer is the perfect time to go fishing by the sea, alone or with the family. Shore fishing remains a simple technique to employ for good results. Let's take a look at 5 good reasons to take up sea angling.

Spearfishing for all

Sea fishing is a technique for all anglers, whether beginners or experienced, young or old. A game of spearfishing brings young and old together for a convivial outing on the water's edge. It's arguably the best way to introduce a child or even an adult to fishing, and to share your passion with the uninitiated.

An easy-to-access technique

Almost everyone has an image of fishing that boils down to a rod, a cork, a few sinkers and a hook on which to attach a bait. The reason this image is so ingrained is that it reflects a practice that's easy to understand and has been around for many, many years. Indeed, nothing could be simpler than seeing the bites with the help of a cork that sinks delicately or suddenly to the bottom. So there's no need to leave St Cyr to quickly learn how to fish with a cork.

Des prises diversifiées
Diversified catch

Blast fishing anywhere

Blow fishing can be done anywhere from the shore. Dykes, harbors, sandy beaches or rocky areas - it's always possible to fish with a rod from the shore. All you need to do is adapt the length of your rod and take into account any possible dangers (slipping, waves...) before choosing your fishing spot.

A variety of plugs

Offshore spearfishing offers a wide variety of catches. Many species of fish can be caught, even from shore. Rock fish, mullet, sea bass, sauper and other oblades or bogues can easily be caught with a simple spinning rod. To diversify species, you simply need to take into account the different biotopes of the fishing grounds and know how to determine the main species to look for effectively.

De jolis poissons à pêcher au coup
Pretty fish to hook

To hope to diversify your catch, you simply have to play on different elements which are :

  • The depth
  • The nature of the bait
  • Mounting
  • Weather conditions
Du matériel accessible
Accessible equipment

Affordability

Strike fishing remains a very affordable technique. It doesn't necessarily require a major investment. To catch fish, large or small, all you need is a rod and a suitable line. As for baits, some such as worms can prove quite costly in the long run, but they can easily be replaced by locally sourced baits.

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