Shore fishing
Equipment
A balanced setup for every cast.
The right tackle is not necessarily the most expensive. Start with the weight of your lures, the fishing ground and the conditions you face. Rod, reel, line and leader should work together as one balanced setup.
Spinning
For lighter lures and covering ground along the coast. The setup should stay balanced through repeated casts while keeping you in touch with the lure.
- Rod: a length and casting range suited to your lures and fishing ground.
- Reel: balanced with the rod, with smooth drag and even line lay.
- Braid and leader: braid diameter and strength for casting and lure feedback, paired with an abrasion-resistant leader around rocks.
- Artificial lures: minnows, soft plastics, surface lures and small jigs for different depths and conditions.
- Clothing: comfortable layers for the weather, a windproof outer layer and grippy footwear.
Shore Jigging
Heavier jigs, deeper water and strong fish call for tackle that handles repeated effort without exhausting you. Match the strength of all the components.
- Rod: a jig-weight range that covers your jigs without causing excessive fatigue.
- Reel: durable construction, enough line capacity and reliable drag.
- Braid and leader: braid strength matched to the jig, current and ground, with an abrasion-resistant leader and a knot you check regularly.
- Metal jigs: a choice of weights and shapes for casting distance, depth and current.
- Clothing: freedom of movement, protection from wind and spray, non-slip footwear and flotation gear where needed.
Before each trip
Check knots, guides, drag and wear on the leader. Bring pliers, spare lures and suitable lighting. On rocks or exposed coastlines, grippy footwear and flotation equipment matter more than one extra lure.