Having an good bait is an essential part of successful fishing. When we decide on a specific piece for a session, the bait will influence this, since, if we use the ideal one for the fish we have planned for the day, we will have guaranteed success, much more than just improvising on the fly.
The expert fisherman often does his previous days for fishing or capturing species that may serve as bait for others, crabs are a good example of this. However, there are excellent opportunities to buy good live, natural or artificial bait on the island and that is exactly what we are going to discuss in this article. Let's take a look at the best places to get baits, ideal for your next day of fishing in Tenerife waters.
Best shops to buy bait in Tenerife
La Sidrona Bazaar
A fantastic option to get various baits for your fishing days. They have three stores on the island:
- The Realejos
- La Orotava
- Puerto de la Cruz
In addition to everything related to fishing, with its rods, reels and other necessary implements for an intense session, they offer various baits adapted to the techniques and species of interest of the novice or expert fisherman.
Sayo Export
Another fantastic option to get that bait and lures that you need so much for your next fishing day. We find them in Arona, specifically on Av. de Fernando Salazar González.
Best baits for fishing in Tenerife
Let's review some of the best bait options for fishing in Tenerife and take advantage of the advantages that these waters bring us in pieces of quality and size:
Seafood
They turn out ideal for fishing in Tenerife waters. It is very possible to find them in the area and make your own catch, even days before the fishing day itself. Among the most outstanding we have:
- Clams and mussels. They are perfect for tempting giltheads.
- Cockles. They are the most recommended for pollock fishing.
- Knives. Another ideal species for when we dedicate ourselves to the fishing of breams, corvinas or chopas.
Worms
They are from preferred for general fishing. Species such as sea bream and sea bream are fans of American worms, although there are different types (Korean, turbo, arenicola) that are ideal for trying other species.
Special mention for the tita bibi, a favorite of many species such as those already mentioned (breams and sea bream). In addition, it is extremely versatile because it can be used live, in pieces and even flipped, which results in phosphorescent tones at night.
Squid and other cephalopods
Are Preferred baits for Big Game fishing sessions. A good sample of these in a day of fishing for blue fish or corvina is perfect to ensure exemplary catches.
Sardines
Others preferred at the time of fishing of all kinds. They are absolutely versatile because they are used by amateurs or professionals to attract fish such as sea bream, tuna and cephalopods.
The best thing about using sardines as bait is that they are easy to find and can be used both fresh and frozen.
