The fishing of the bar is one of the most popular activities for fishermen at sea on the French coast and requires appropriate equipment that you can find in our collection of lure for predator fishing. Fish sport par excellence, it is present in numbers and will be particularly combative once it reaches the end of the line line. Rod and reel in hand, it can be searched from the edge of the boat as well as from a boat.
Soft bait is surely the model that has been most popular in recent years. Big names like the Black Minnow and its hook or the X Layer and its animation diabolically effective are not for nothing. You'll find them with a size and different forms in function the techniques you use. Less costly, they can venture into sectors richer in rocks and various hooks.
Hard baits have also had many advantages. First of all, those that come to life at the surface water. These topwater lures are poppers and stickbaits that will help you catch these fish bars with a unique visual and sound experience. But it's also the big bibs and all the fishing possibilities at the trolling, all season long. The colours are often very varied, and technical developments ensure that they stand up well over time.
Then there are the jigs, or jigging spoons, and their colours brilliant. They're a must-have for every practice, and must be part of the advice basic equipment. They are a perfect imitation of one of the many prey in the water of the ocean and other seas.
Soft lures
Economical, this type of lure will enable you to tackle a wide range of stations and learn the difficulties of each technique. Gums and colours have improved dramatically in recent years to offer ever more realistic products with an imitative and effective swimming action.
The soft lure series Fiiish, an ultra-efficient choice
The benchmark in this field is the Black Minnow. This soft bait shad designed by the French brand Fiiish has revolutionised bass fishing in recent years. The effectiveness and ease of use of this lure have enabled it to win over many amateur anglers to this species. The use of a Texan hook and an articulated junction is certainly one of the reasons for this.
The French brand not only offers the Black Minnow, but dozens of other references, including the Crazy Paddle Tail the Offshore version delivers excellent performance when you're out on the water tracking meagre fish and, of course, sea bass in the roughest waters.
Mounted shads, slugs and soft jerk minnows are also in the mix
Shads mounted in the same way by various other manufacturers will also have their cards up their sleeves. The Biscay series from Storm or our French manufacturer Delalande with its creations and its team of testers and developers. For pike fishing enthusiasts, don't forget to read our article which lure to choose for pike.
Slugs and soft jerk minnows are certainly the second type of lure not to be overlooked. Mounted on bullet heads, they are a real treat for predators.
Leadership plays a very important part in its effectiveness. You need to take the time to learn and understand what to do in different conditions. The best advice will point you in the direction of well-known models such as the Slug Go from Lunker City or the X Layer from Megabass.
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The family of Hard baits
They are also regularly favoured by anglers in search of bass. Depending on the techniques used, whether you're fishing from the shore or from a boat, you'll be able to turn to very different models.
The longbill with large bibs are generally reserved for the trolling. Practical for walks or simply to continue stalking the bass between 2 posts to find new ones. We could mention the famous Countdown Magnum from Rapala available in a range of sizes.
The Jerkminnow are often the most commonly used lures. Equipped with a fairly short lip, they generally work in shallow water. They can be retrieved in a linear fashion, but are even more effective with a few strokes of the tip of the rod rod fast action. The list of tried and tested models is long. Here are just a few examples:
- Duo ryuki from Duo International
- D Contact from Smith
- Shoreline Shiner of Daiwa
- Artist from the brand Jackson
- Rudra from OSP
The last sub-category of these swimming fish is the surface lure or "Popper". Popular for their playfulness and visual appeal, you'll find a wide range of models of varying quality.
With less risk of losing them, thanks to their buoyancy, you can afford to invest more easily. Don't forget that the animal will only see the underside of the lure when fishing. The colours on the belly are therefore more important than anything else.
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Metal jigs or jigging spoons
They're probably the most commonly used when looking for sea bass. Often economical, easy to use and popular for decades, they are part of the education that every sea angler receives. They make it easy to catch fish in any season.
First, there will be the jigs. These are installed at the end of a line to descend quickly to the bottom. They are used to quickly reach your depth target and are animated with upward pulls and an accompaniment for the descent. You can use a spinning reel than a casting, although the latter has the advantage of allowing you to fish with just one hand.
The Slow Jigs are new additions to the range for jiggers. They are the same size as the classic jig, but with a different shape for a slower descent. This makes it easier to fish certain layers of water, especially when the fish are suspended. The result is slower moving prey that's easier for opportunistic predators to grab.
This will leave the casting jigs. These are designed to be cast and retrieved. Often lighter in weight to stay in a layer of water away from rocks, they cast very well and very far. They're perfect for shore fishing, but also for hunting while keeping a safe distance to avoid spooking any fish present.
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