2011 - Spinning from shore

[Robby9]

nothing today but a fish bite and was a big bite that rod was going in the water(al tikka haditli il qazba il bahar imma ilhaqt qbadtha messa kbira u qatatli il xlief)and after 5secs taking drag it cut the line the line was 0.30mm hook size7.I dont know what fish was but i think was a dentex or something with teeth.there were blue runners but no bites

[Kenken]

Caught a cud a this morning, no action apart from that.

[Rush]

At this time of the year, I would concentrate less on spinning for Barracuda, and more on spinning for Trevallies. Summer is also a good period to give Shore jigging a go, the ideal target fish are the Small AmberJacks and Dentex.

Thanks for the advice 'clutch kick'. I went again last sunday and nothing. I also noticed another two spinning near by and no results as well. I might try for trevallies as you suggested. But just for the info- when is the best period of the year to spin for cudas?

[Rush]

And what lures are used for trevallies? Sry for asking to much but I'm still new to fishing especially spinning.

[J_Z]

And what lures are used for trevallies? Sry for asking to much but I'm still new to fishing especially spinning.

Well, haven't caught White Trevallies (sawrell tal-imperjal) yet this year, but I've caught Blue Runners (sawrell tal-imperjal ta' dembhom iswed) on lures mainly. Some anglers however are having good results with spinners (metalli).

[clutch_kick]

Rush, from the stuff that I sell, the highest catches were reported on the Mommotti 140, the Finder Jerk and the Jugulo 20g and 40g.  Yesterday however I was emailed a few pics of some catches on a topwater lure the Proteus 90.  So basically, those lures and anything similar to them will work.  Make sure that you use Fluorocarbon Leader on the lures if you fish with braid. Trevallies have good sight, they'll follow the lure but become suspicious. The lure movement is also very important, don't give the fish time to react to the lures, but make them attack out of instinct instead.  DO this by utilising a retrive that mimics a paniced or scared fish.  So lots of jerks and fast retrieve.

[greenhorn 94]

So ,correct me if I'm mistaken please, lure have to be some what long and slender ? And is the area around the pixkerija good for spinning for sawrell? TY I would really appreciate the help cause I have no experience what so ever!

[clutch_kick]

Long slender lures have given the best results by far, lately. They are known as Long Jerk Minnows. their length usually varies from 120mm to 190mm, depending on what you are looking for.  I wouldn't go below 140mm, unless you're going to fish with light or ultralight gear.

I am not a fan of ports, maybe that's the reason why i don't catch a lot of fish.    However, I fished the area near the pixkerija once and although I did not catch anything that day, I did have follow ups.  In all honesty this time of the year is probably the leanest period for spinning, so you need to persevere a little bit and not give up. Wait for Autumn to start and you'll see that catches will improve.

You should also team up with others who have a bit more experience in spinning, that way you can learn the techniques quickly.

[greenhorn 94]

ty clutch_kick. Waiting for autumn is not much of an option I have my a-levels next year and must focus on my studies if I'm to to do well so I must take advantage of this summer. Thanks for the advice I have the spinning technique down I have been practising regularly so know that I have equipped myself with sufficient information from the forum it's time to do some hardcore spinning Thanks for all the information guys! Imnalla al forum

[J_Z]

So ,correct me if I'm mistaken please, lure have to be some what long and slender ? And is the area around the pixkerija good for spinning for sawrell? TY I would really appreciate the help cause I have no experience what so ever!

It seems that sawrell are common almost everywhere this summer. Their will to bite artificial lures is another story.

As for Pixkerija area, it was always a good spot for almost anything. And from reports on this forum from last year, sawrell were a common catch from there.

[Rush]

And what lures are used for trevallies? Sry for asking to much but I'm still new to fishing especially spinning.

Well, haven't caught White Trevallies (sawrell tal-imperjal) yet this year, but I've caught Blue Runners (sawrell tal-imperjal ta' dembhom iswed) on lures mainly. Some anglers however are having good results with spinners (metalli).

Thanks a lot J_Z.

[Rush]

Rush, from the stuff that I sell, the highest catches were reported on the Mommotti 140, the Finder Jerk and the Jugulo 20g and 40g.  Yesterday however I was emailed a few pics of some catches on a topwater lure the Proteus 90.  So basically, those lures and anything similar to them will work.  Make sure that you use Fluorocarbon Leader on the lures if you fish with braid. Trevallies have good sight, they'll follow the lure but become suspicious. The lure movement is also very important, don't give the fish time to react to the lures, but make them attack out of instinct instead.  DO this by utilising a retrive that mimics a paniced or scared fish.  So lots of jerks and fast retrieve.

Thanks for the interesting info 'clutch kick'. I have my reel full of flouro carbon, is that bad in any way? So you sell fishing stuff? Shop or on the internet?

[Robby9]

This year near pixkerija is not very good i think because there is a barkun ihamel and the bottom is all sand now(gabuh kollu ramel minhabba il cruiseliners nahseb xejn naqra bahar fottewh)

[J_Z]

Rush, from the stuff that I sell, the highest catches were reported on the Mommotti 140, the Finder Jerk and the Jugulo 20g and 40g.  Yesterday however I was emailed a few pics of some catches on a topwater lure the Proteus 90.  So basically, those lures and anything similar to them will work.  Make sure that you use Fluorocarbon Leader on the lures if you fish with braid. Trevallies have good sight, they'll follow the lure but become suspicious. The lure movement is also very important, don't give the fish time to react to the lures, but make them attack out of instinct instead.  DO this by utilising a retrive that mimics a paniced or scared fish.  So lots of jerks and fast retrieve.

Thanks for the interesting info 'clutch kick'. I have my reel full of flouro carbon, is that bad in any way? So you sell fishing stuff? Shop or on the internet?

did you say that you spooled totally with fluorocarbon?

[Granitu]

Rush, from the stuff that I sell, the highest catches were reported on the Mommotti 140, the Finder Jerk and the Jugulo 20g and 40g.  Yesterday however I was emailed a few pics of some catches on a topwater lure the Proteus 90.  So basically, those lures and anything similar to them will work.  Make sure that you use Fluorocarbon Leader on the lures if you fish with braid. Trevallies have good sight, they'll follow the lure but become suspicious. The lure movement is also very important, don't give the fish time to react to the lures, but make them attack out of instinct instead.  DO this by utilising a retrive that mimics a paniced or scared fish.  So lots of jerks and fast retrieve.

Thanks for the interesting info 'clutch kick'. I have my reel full of flouro carbon, is that bad in any way? So you sell fishing stuff? Shop or on the internet?

that is the worst thing to do! fluoro carbon - (I may think its is fluoro coated line) is expensive and most of very stiff. It will not guarantee the excellent casts multifibre can deliver due to its lightweight and lowered friction.

ideally use a fluoro coated leader 2-3m long and its enough (you may use more but if you use a 7-8 metre long or a jointed leader, but it will impede on the maximum cast