Squid assembly and presentation
The fireball rig is a lead head equipped with two hooks. The main hook is set on the back of the squid. The assistant hook is placed in the siphon of the cephalopod, which optimizes the chances of biting the fish during the attack.
The weight of the fireball is adapted to depth and current (from 40 to over 300â?¬grams for large squid and deep water).
Using the sounderâeuros¯or even better, the live feed
Indispensable for locating fish and presenting squid at precisely the right depth, whether close to the bottom for dentex/pagfish or in open water for amberjack, a fishfinder ensures that you're not fishing in a "vacuum". To increase your chances of catch, use a live echo sounder to locate the fish exactly and present the bait even more precisely.
Fireball fishing technique
Verticality and precisionâeuros¯:
The rig must remain vertical to follow the relief of the bottom or explore different water layers.
We make contact with the bottom, then move up a few metres to avoid snagging and make the squid visible to predators.
Triggering the attackâeuros¯:
The squid's vibrations and movements attract predators.
If a fish follows without attacking, it is advisable to move slowly up the rig (the predatory instinct is often triggered by the prey's flight).
Ferrageâeuros¯:
It should be supported, especially for hard-mouthed fish such as denti or pagre.
Target species
- Dentis, pagres and chapons are often posted near the rocky bottom.
- Amberjack, cuttlefish and tuna should be sought in open water, adapting the depth of the fireball.
How to get squid
The tataki technique makes it easy to catch live squid for subsequent use on the fireball. Dead squid can also be used for this type of fishing, but must always be on the move (either in slow drag, or with small animations).
Fireball fishing with squid is a precision vertical fishing technique, highly productive on large marine predators. It relies on a two-hook rig, the use of a depth sounder, and the live presentation of the squid at the exact depth where the predators are hunting.
