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Fireball fishing is a popular technique in the Mediterranean, adapted to the depths where the denti hunts.
Hardware and assembly
Use the Fireball with a live wire attached to the stinger ring and a fluorocarbon leader fitted with single or combined hooks (single+single or single+triple) to increase the chances of striking when the denti attacks. This results in more solid striking and better hold when fighting a typically combative denti.âeuros
Which livestock to use for the denti?
The denti looks for livebaits such as squid or small fish. Serrans, severeaux or even scorpion fish are very good livebaits that can be used to search for denti. Sizes generally vary from 12 to 25 cm to target denti usually found close to the bottom.
Tips and advice
For a quick set-up, attach the livebait to a stinger ring, add a fluorocarbon leader with two hooks (one single and one single/triple depending on set-up), then arrange the elements so that the main hook holds the denti when it runs away with the squid or livebait.âeuros
As for the choice of areas to prospect, look for bottoms where dentex hunt close to the bottom, often around rocky structures or on sandy bottoms where squid may be present. Depths may vary according to the time of year.âeuros
Fireballing can be particularly profitable in spring and summer when the dentex are active near the bottom, but winter sessions and regular outings provide good results.âeuros
Practical notes
Respect local minimum sizes and closed seasons, and adapt equipment and live feed to the rules in force.
In the event of low activity, consider alternative approaches such as slow trolling.
The Fireball is an effective method of fishing for denti, and this technique allows many anglers to catch their first denti, which shows good potential for amateur and experienced anglers.âeuros
