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Sea bass: the summer favorite by the sea
The common sea bass, or ?loup? in the Mediterranean, is undoubtedly the species most sought after by shore anglers in the summer. Active since spring and always present throughout the summer, it can be found near sandy beaches, rocks, and breakwaters, where it hunts with infectious energy. Even when caught with light tackle, it puts up a strong and dynamic fight, making it a favorite among families and experienced anglers alike.
There are several options for catching it. When using lures, opt for stickbaits, jerkbaits with a lip, and small soft plastics measuring 7 to 10 cm, fished during the rising tide or just before slack water, with a fast retrieve in areas with strong currents.
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Sea Bream: A Summer Staple Among the Sparidae
Sea bream (gray sea bream, gilthead sea bream) are very common in the summer, around rocks, breakwaters, and beaches. They are found in waters between 0 and 30 meters deep and are particularly active in the height of summer.
Surfcasting and bottom fishing are effective methods for catching them. For bait, sandworms, shrimp, and breadcrumbs?with a groundbait made from soaked bread and sardine oil?are effective. When surfcasting, you can use the same baits on a simple rig consisting of an olive, a bead, and a hook.
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The sar: the unassuming sparid
The sar (common sar) is a very common sparid in the summer, especially around rocks, breakwaters, and beaches. It is often caught along with sea bream and sea bass in shallow waters.
Surfcasting is an effective technique for catching this fish. Use worms, crabs, or shrimp as bait on a rig consisting of an olive, a bead, and a snap. These fish can also be targeted with lures?small soft or hard lures?by fishing slowly and discreetly near the bottom.
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The mullet: a species found in calm waters and river mouths
The mullet (pig mullet, golden mullet) is common in the summer, especially near river mouths, calm waters, beaches, and harbors. It is often caught by surfcasting or bottom fishing, and its exciting fight attracts anglers of all skill levels.
To catch it using surfcasting, use worms, crabs, or pieces of shrimp on a rig consisting of an olive, a bead, a snap, and a leader. When bottom fishing or float fishing, use bread crumbs, worms, or shrimp, with a light groundbait and the bait lifted off the bottom.
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The Garfish and the Oblade: Fun Surface Fishing
In the summer, garfish and oblade stay close to the surface, especially off the calm beaches of the Mediterranean. These are very voracious fish that can be targeted with small soft lures; they put up playful, fast-paced, and exciting fights, making them perfect for introducing young anglers to the sport.
To catch them, use small soft lures (5%E2euros%938 cm) or small stickbaits, working them with a fast retrieve, either on the surface or in the top few meters. Fish during the rising tide, just before the tide levels off, when activity is at its peak. Light tackle is sufficient: a 2.40%E2euros%933 m semi-parabolic rod, a size 2500 reel, and 8/100 braided line, for precise casts and enjoyable fights.
A Few Tips for Successful Shore Fishing in the Summer
- Fishing During the Rising Tide , especially right before the high tide, when activity is at its peak.
- Discretion : Fine lines (20%E2euros%9330/100), a fluorocarbon leader thinner than the main line, subtle retrieves.
- Lightweight equipment : 2.40%E2euros%933 m rods, 2500 reels, 5%E2euros%9310 cm lures, for fun fights.
- Surveying at Low Tide : Identify hot spots, current zones, deep spots, and schools of fish.
- Light priming : soaked bread + sardine oil to keep the fish in the area.
Summer by the sea offers an excellent opportunity to fish for sea bass and sea bream , sar, mullet, garfish, and oblade, using a variety of techniques: lure fishing, surfcasting, bottom fishing, float fishing, and set-line fishing. With a little scouting, discretion, and the right gear, your beach vacation can turn into productive and fun fishing trips.
